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Old 04-25-2005, 05:50 PM   #1
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I read this quote today and thought I'd share:

Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.
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Old 04-26-2005, 10:55 AM   #2
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Just remember, the "recollected in tranquility" part is as important as the "powerful feelings" part.
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Old 04-26-2005, 12:01 PM   #3
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Nice quote. I would, mostly, agree. Sometimes, passion is enough.
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I prefer "Poetry is the best words in the best order" - Coleridge.
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Old 04-27-2005, 10:42 AM   #5
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sorry, i hafta go with coleridge!... consider the work of the source...
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Poetyr may often be that -- it is a well expressed idea, but not my approach. I write conceptual poetry without strong emotive content.
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Old 04-28-2005, 01:03 PM   #7
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The diversity of the medium is its strength. Or one of many, I should say. Coleridge definitely takes the metaphorical cake, though.
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