Quote by Paul Muldoon

That's one of the great things about poetry one realises that one does one's little turn - that you're just part of the great crop, as it were.

That's one of the great things about poetry one realises tha

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This quote suggests that one of the best things about poetry is the realization that as a poet, you play a small but significant role in the larger world of literature. The metaphor of being part of a "great crop" emphasizes that poets are interconnected and contribute to the vast body of poetic work. It highlights the humbling and fulfilling aspect of recognizing oneself as a creative contributor within a larger artistic community.

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