The good poet sticks to his real loves, those within the realm of possibility. He never tries to hold hands with God or the human race. (Karl Shapiro)

The good poet sticks to his real loves, those within the realm of possibility. He never tries to hold hands with God or the human race.

Karl Shapiro

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