Celebrating poetry quotes:

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I actually remember celebrating National Poetry Day at school; I remember having to write and read a load. -- Tinie Tempah
PC stuff just lowers the general acceptance of good work and replaces it with bogus poetry that celebrates values that in themselves are probably quite worthy. -- Diane Wakoski
People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that's a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated. -- Lucille Clifton
I think the biggest thing that I have to do is to remind people that poetry is there for us to turn to not only to remind us that we're not alone - for example, if we are grieving the loss of someone - but also to help us celebrate our joys. That's why so many people I know who've gotten married will have a poem read at the wedding. -- Natasha Trethewey
Poetry is the voice of the soul, whispering, celebrating, singing, even. -- Carolyn Forche

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