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| "poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toenails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing, makes you know that you are alone in the unknown world, and that your bliss and suffering is forever shared and forever all your own." ~*dylan thomas*~ |
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| sLaM iS a book put out by alloy containing all sorts of poetry, quotes, and writing tips from all sources imaginable ranging from reader submissions to shakespeare to mary j. blige. although it appears to be only based on slam poetry, it is really about all kinds of poetry. i highly recommend this book to anyone who is at all interested in any aspect poetry. it is simply spectacular, and will open up a whole new world to anyone who reads it. |
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| miRAcULouS mAYa maya angelou is the phenomenal author of my current favorite poem, "phenomenal woman". check it out here. |