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James Broughton

For me, prose walks, poetry dances.

Poetry

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James Broughton is saying that prose moves in a steady, straightforward way, like walking, while poetry moves with more rhythm and energy, like dancing. This highlights how poetry often feels more lively and expressive compared to the more measured pace of prose.

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