Quote by Isaac Rosenberg

I despair of ever writing excellent poetry.

I despair of ever writing excellent poetry.

Summary

This quote reflects a feeling of hopelessness and doubt about one's ability to produce exceptional poetry. It suggests a lack of confidence and a sense of discouragement in the realm of artistic creation. The speaker feels overwhelmed by the daunting task of creating truly great poetry, indicating their low self-esteem and their skepticism about their own artistic prowess. It portrays a sentiment of disillusionment and frustration with the pursuit of achieving excellence in poetry writing.

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