Quote by Yevgeny Yevtushenko

Poetry is like a bird, it ignores all frontiers.

Poetry is like a bird, it ignores all frontiers.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry has the power to transcend boundaries and limitations. Just as a bird can freely soar across borders and territories without any constraints, poetry has the ability to disregard barriers imposed by language, culture, or tradition. It implies that poetry has a universal language of its own, capable of reaching and touching the hearts of people regardless of their background or origin. Poetry, like a bird, is free to explore and connect different parts of the world, promoting unity and understanding among diverse communities.

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Poetry

By Yevgeny Yevtushenko

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