Quote by Robert Frost

A poem begins with a lump in the throat, a home-sickness or a love-sickness. It is a reaching-out toward expression; an effort to find fulfillment. A complete poem is one where the emotion has found its thought and the thought has found the words.

A poem begins with a lump in the throat, a home-sickness or

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This quote describes the essence of poetry, stating that a poem originates from a deep-seated feeling of longing or intense emotion. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between internal emotions and external expression, with the ultimate goal of achieving a sense of fulfillment. A successful poem is one where the emotion behind it becomes intertwined with coherent thoughts, which are then articulated effectively through carefully chosen words.

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By Robert Frost

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