Quote by Marianne Moore

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real to

Summary

This quote by Marianne Moore highlights the essence of poetry as a creative art form. It suggests that poets have the ability to craft beautiful and imaginative worlds through language, while grounding their work in the truth and authenticity of the real world. It emphasizes the transformative power of poetry, allowing readers to escape to these vivid imaginary gardens while remaining connected to the tangible realities of life, symbolized by the presence of real toads.

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