Quote by Jack Prelutsky

Poetry seems to sink into us the way prose doesn't. I can still quote verses I learned when I was very young, but I have trouble remembering one line of a novel I just finished reading.

Poetry seems to sink into us the way prose doesn't. I can st

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This quote suggests that poetry has a deeper and more lasting impact on us compared to prose. The imagery, rhythm, and emotional depth of poetry allows it to resonate and "sink into" our consciousness in a way that prose cannot. While we may struggle to recall specific lines from novels we recently read, verses from poems learned in our early years remain vividly memorable. The quote highlights the enduring power of poetic language to leave a lasting impression on our minds and hearts.

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