Quote by Diane Wakoski

But I don't think that poetry is a good, to use a contemporary word, venue, for current events.

But I don't think that poetry is a good, to use a contempora

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is not an ideal medium for discussing or addressing current events. The speaker implies that poetry may not be an effective or appropriate means of expressing or capturing the essence of ongoing social, political, or cultural issues. The use of the term "venue" suggests that poetry may not provide the right platform or setting for engaging with contemporary events, potentially implying that more immediate or direct mediums would be more suitable for such discussions.

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Poetry

By Diane Wakoski

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