Quote by Anne Stevenson

I'm not really quiet or shy. Ask any of my friends! But I always ground my poetry in life itself. Poetry is an art of language, though, so I am always aware of every word's meaning, or multiple meanings.

I'm not really quiet or shy. Ask any of my friends! But I al

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This quote highlights the speaker's perception of themselves as not being quiet or shy, which is attested by their friends. However, when it comes to their poetry, they emphasize the importance of connecting it to real-life experiences. While they recognize that poetry is an artistic use of language, they also demonstrate their keen awareness of the nuanced meanings behind each word they choose. This suggests that they approach their craft with great precision and intentionality in order to effectively convey their message through their poems.

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