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Sherman Alexie

You know, people speak in poetry all the time. They just don't realize it.

Poetry

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Sherman Alexie means that everyday conversations often contain poetic elements like rhythm, emotion, and imagery without people noticing. He suggests that poetry is not limited to written verse but is naturally present in how people express themselves.

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