“A poem is a heroic act of integration that binds into rough harmony the chorus of forces within and outside the soul. A poem struggles to orchestrate, prioritize, cohere, and coordinate these potentially shattering forces.”
Tony Hoagland
Real Sofistikashun: Essays on Poetry and Craft
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