Quote by Robert Morgan

One of the most powerful devices of poetry is the use of distortions. You can go from talking about the way a minute passes to the way a century passes, or a lifetime.

One of the most powerful devices of poetry is the use of dis

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This quote suggests that poetry has the ability to manipulate time and perspective through its use of distortions. It highlights how poets can transform a brief moment into a larger, expansive concept, such as the passage of a century or an entire lifetime. This technique enables poetry to evoke emotions, expand ideas, and transcend traditional notions of time and space, making it a powerful literary device.

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By Robert Morgan

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