Quote by Carl Rakosi

I fell in love with social work, and that was my undoing as a poet.

I fell in love with social work, and that was my undoing as

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This quote suggests that the speaker's passion for social work became a hindrance to their poetry career. It implies that their dedication to helping others in need consumed their time and energy, leaving little room to focus on their artistic skills and creativity as a poet. The quote conveys a sense of regret, as the speaker recognizes that their love for social work led to the decline or abandonment of their pursuit of poetry.

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