Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.

Lucille CliftonAmerican poet (1936-2010)

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Lucille Cliftonwas an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York. From 1979 to 1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland.

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People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that’s a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated.

Lucille Clifton

American poet (1936-2010)

Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.

Lucille Clifton

American poet (1936-2010)