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Peter Davison

Poetry is composing for the breath.

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Peter Davison means that poetry is created with attention to how it sounds and flows when spoken aloud, matching the natural rhythm of breathing. This emphasizes the importance of pacing and pauses that fit the human breath, making the poem feel alive and easy to read out loud.

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