Quote by Norman MacCaig

I never think about poetry except when I'm writing it. I mean my poetry.

I never think about poetry except when I'm writing it. I mea

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This quote expresses the mindset of the speaker towards poetry. They reveal that their thoughts about poetry only occur during the creative process of writing their own poems. This suggests a deep sense of immersion and focus when engaged in the act of writing poetry, indicating that their mind is solely dedicated to the expression and exploration of their own poetic ideas.

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