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Robert Morgan

I don't think poetry is something that can be taught. We can encourage young writers, but what you can't teach them is the very essence of poetry.

Robert Morgan

Poetry

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Robert Morgan means that while guidance and support can help young writers develop their skills, the unique quality that makes poetry special cannot be directly instructed. This essential element of poetry comes from within the writer and cannot be passed on through traditional teaching methods.

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