I have experienced healing through other writers' poetry, but there's no way I can sit down to write in the hope a poem will have healing potential. If I do, I'll write a bad poem.

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This quote suggests that the author has found solace and healing in poetry written by other writers. They believe that poetry has the power to heal and bring comfort. However, they express doubt in their own ability to write a poem with the intention of it having the same healing potential. They fear that forcing oneself to write for healing purposes may result in an inferior or subpar poem.

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