Quote by Maxine Hong Kingston

Let my life as Poet begin. I want the life of the Poet. I have labored for over twelve years, one thousand pages of prose. Now, I want the easiness of poetry. The brevity of the poem.

Let my life as Poet begin. I want the life of the Poet. I ha

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their desire to transition from prose writing to pursuing a life as a poet. Having dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to prose writing, they now seek the liberation and simplicity that poetry offers. The speaker yearns for the power of brevity that poetry encapsulates, hoping to embrace the ease and creative freedom that comes along with it.

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