Quote by Philip Levine

Now I think poetry will save nothing from oblivion, but I keep writing about the ordinary because for me it's the home of the extraordinary, the only home.

Now I think poetry will save nothing from oblivion, but I ke

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This quote suggests that while poetry may not have the power to prevent things from being forgotten or lost, the speaker continues to write about everyday, ordinary experiences because they believe that within them lies the essence of the extraordinary. The mundane is seen as a sanctuary for finding remarkable beauty or significance. Even if poetry cannot preserve everything, it serves as a means for the speaker to uncover and celebrate the extraordinary aspects of their familiar surroundings, providing a sense of home and a deeper understanding of life.

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