Quote by Russell Baker

Poetry is so vital to us until school spoils it.

Poetry is so vital to us until school spoils it.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry plays a significant role in our lives, providing us with something essential and valuable. However, the quote also implies that the way poetry is taught in schools can often have a negative impact, potentially diminishing its significance or enjoyment. It highlights how formal education systems can sometimes detract from the innate beauty and vitality of poetry, perhaps by emphasizing technical aspects or analyzing it in ways that hinder our personal connection to the art form.

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Poetry

By Russell Baker

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