Because a poem is not written while running or while answering the phone. It's written in whatever minutes one has. Sometimes you have half an hour. (Sharon Olds)

Because a poem is not written while running or while answering the phone. It's written in whatever minutes one has. Sometimes you have half an hour.

Sharon Olds

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