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Carl Sandburg

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during the moment.

Carl Sandburg

Poetry

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Poetry briefly reveals a glimpse of something meaningful, but does not fully explain it. This momentary insight invites readers to interpret and imagine what lies beyond what they have seen.

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