Quote by Rita Dove

I was apprehensive. I feared every time I talked about poetry, it would be filtered through the lens of race, sex, and age.

I was apprehensive. I feared every time I talked about poetr

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's fear and apprehension about discussing poetry due to the potential lens of race, sex, and age through which their words may be interpreted. They anticipate that their ideas and perspectives may be confined or influenced by these aspects of their identity rather than being evaluated solely on the merit of their thoughts on poetry. The quote highlights the speaker's concern about how their personal background may overshadow and limit their ability to engage in a meaningful exploration of this artistic form.

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By Rita Dove

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