Quote by Carl Sandburg

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during the moment.

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those w

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This quote suggests that poetry serves as a doorway, both inviting the reader into a world of imagination and mystery, and withholding explicit explanations. It implies that poetry allows for multiple interpretations and a range of possibilities, leaving room for readers to speculate and contemplate the meaning and emotions conveyed within the poem. Like looking through a door, the full scope of what is seen or understood remains elusive, creating a sense of intrigue and wondering.

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