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John Fowles

We all write poems it is simply that poets are the ones who write in words.

Poetry

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John Fowles suggests that everyone expresses their feelings and thoughts creatively, but poets do so specifically through the use of written language. This means that poetry is a unique form of communication where words are carefully chosen to capture emotions and ideas.

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