Quote by Jack Prelutsky

Frankly, writing poetry for children is plain old fun, and I consider myself blessed to have such a delightful career.

Frankly, writing poetry for children is plain old fun, and I

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This quote expresses a personal perspective on the joy and privilege of writing poetry for children. The speaker describes their profession as "plain old fun" and feels fortunate to have such a delightful career. It showcases the writer's passion and happiness in creating literature for young minds, suggesting that the creative process is enjoyable and rewarding in itself. The quote implies that bringing joy to children through poetry is fulfilling and adds meaning to the writer's life.

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