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James Broughton

The quietest poetry can be an explosion of joy.

Poetry

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Even poetry that is gentle and subtle can create a powerful feeling of happiness inside the reader. This means that the impact of a poem doesn’t depend on loud or dramatic words, but on the deep emotions it can awaken quietly.

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