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J. G. Stedman

Poetry is an art, the easiest to dabble in, but the hardest to reach true excellence.

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Writing poetry can seem simple at first because anyone can try it without much preparation. However, becoming truly skilled and creating outstanding poems requires a deep understanding and great effort, making it very challenging to master.

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