A poem is never finished, only abandoned.

Summary

This quote implies that a poem can continuously undergo revisions and improvements, but it can never reach a state of absolute perfection. Despite the countless revisions, there will always be room for further enhancement. The poet may ultimately choose to let go of the poem, to abandon it, accept its imperfections, and consider it complete in its current form. It reflects the subjective nature of art and highlights the idea that creative works are often left unfinished as artists strive for perfection but eventually realize the need to release their work to the world.

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