Quote by Robert W. Service

Write verse, not poetry. The public wants verse. If you have a talent for poetry, then don't by any means mother it, but try your hand at verse.

Write verse, not poetry. The public wants verse. If you have

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of focusing on writing complicated and elaborate poetry, one should aim to write simple and accessible verse. It implies that the general public appreciates and responds better to verse, which is more straightforward and easier to understand. The quote also advises poets with a talent for intricate poetry to challenge themselves by striving to write verse, encouraging them to explore different styles and forms of expression.

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Poetry

By Robert W. Service

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