Best quotes by Mary Oliver on Poetry

Checkout quotes by Mary Oliver on Poetry

• ‟ Poetry isn't a profession, it's a way of life. It's an empty basket; you put your life into it and make something out of that.

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• ‟ Poetry is one of the ancient arts, and it began as did all the fine arts, within the original wilderness of the earth.

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• ‟ Poetry is meant to be heard.

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• ‟ One thing I do know is that poetry, to be understood, must be clear.

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• ‟ People want poetry. They need poetry. They get it. They don't want fancy work.

  - Mary Oliver