Quote by Peter Davison

I think poetry has lost an awful lot of its muscle because nobody knows any. Nobody has to memorize poetry.

I think poetry has lost an awful lot of its muscle because n

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This quote suggests that poetry has become less influential and powerful because people no longer make an effort to memorize it. The absence of memorization is seen as a loss, as it implies that poetry is no longer deeply ingrained in people's minds and hearts. By not committing poems to memory, there is a diminished appreciation for the art form, resulting in the loss of its impact and significance in contemporary society.

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Poetry

By Peter Davison

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