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Poetic Inspiration: Forced vs. Unforced

Poetic Inspiration: Forced vs. Unforced

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Serena Agusto-Cox
Sep 20, 2024
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Poetry comes from anywhere. You can find it in the news, nature, in interactions with others, sitting alone in a room, and in outer space. OK, that may seem easy to say, but in truth, Billy Collins is right there.

However, should all things be turned into poems?

It may be different for you, but if I look for a specific topic to write about, the lines are forced and unnatural.

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