Quote by Peter Davison

My friends never talk to me about my poetry because they're embarrassed that I write it or they're embarrassed by what I write about which are not such extraordinarily terrifying things, but they are the state of human existence.

My friends never talk to me about my poetry because they're

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This quote reflects the author's experience of feeling isolated and misunderstood due to their passion for writing poetry. They express that their friends do not engage in conversations about their poetry, possibly because they are embarrassed by either the fact that the author writes poetry or the themes the author explores. Despite regarding their subjects as ordinary aspects of human existence, the author perceives a tangible disconnect between the depth of their work and their friends' reluctance to acknowledge it. This quote highlights the challenges faced by artists who long for genuine appreciation and understanding from their peers.

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