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Allen Ginsberg

Poetry is the one place where people can speak their original human mind. It is the outlet for people to say in public what is known in private.

Allen Ginsberg

Poetry

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Allen Ginsberg means that poetry allows individuals to express their true, personal thoughts openly, without hiding behind social norms. It serves as a way for people to share feelings and ideas they usually keep to themselves in private.

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