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Allen Ginsberg

Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

Allen Ginsberg

Poetry

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Poetry reveals personal and honest thoughts that aren't influenced by popular opinions or official beliefs. It brings private feelings and reflections into the open, sharing what someone truly thinks when they are alone and reflective.

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