"I've written some poetry I don't understand myself

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Poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance.
More Carl Sandburg quotes
"Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits.
"Poetry is the journal of a sea animal living on land wanting to fly in the air.
"Gather the stars if you wish it soGather the songs and keep them.Gather the faces of women.Gather for keeping years and years.And then...Loosen your h...
"Poetry is the opening and closing of a door leaving those who look through to guess what is seen during a moment.
"Let only the young come, Says the sea. Let them kiss my face And hear me. I am the last word And I tell Where storms and stars come from.