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The commitment to working at poetry is important because a poet is a maker, and a poem is a made thing. We have to honor our feelings by working to transform them into something meaningful and lasting.
Edward Hirsch
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The commitment to working at poetry is important because a poet is a maker, and a poem is a made thing. We have to honor our feelings by working to transform them into something meaningful and lasting. — Edward Hirsch

About Edward Hirsch

Edward Hirsch was a Poet from Russia (1973–present).

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Who said "The commitment to working at poetry is important because a poet is a maker, and…"?
This quote is attributed to Edward Hirsch, a Poet from Russia.
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Edward Hirsch lived from 1973 – present.
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