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Alfred Douglas

All good poetry is forged slowly and patiently, link by link, with sweat and blood and tears.

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Creating excellent poetry requires a gradual and careful process, where each part is carefully connected to the next. It demands intense effort, emotional struggle, and dedication over time.

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