Quote by Diane Wakoski

Still, language is resilient, and poetry when it is pressured simply goes underground.

Still, language is resilient, and poetry when it is pressure

Summary

This quote suggests that even in challenging times, language and poetry have the ability to adapt and persist. When faced with pressure, poetry buries itself deep within individuals or communities, finding alternative ways to express and communicate its depth and beauty. Despite the obstacles, the resilience of language ensures that poetic expression continues to flourish even in difficult or suppressed circumstances.

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Poetry

By Diane Wakoski

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