"I
love language. Language is phenomenal. I have always been fascinated
that one word can mean many different things. I love the challenge of
painting a story in as few words as possible. I'm also a very direct
person and poetry is a no-nonsense genre. If it's done well, no words
are wasted or minced. That really appeals to my personality. I love that
poetry can make a beeline for the heart."
-- Nikki Grimes, poet and award-winning author
HAPPY POETRY MONTH!
Wonderful quote! Poetry makes it possible to paint a scene using the magic of words placed wisely. :) ~ Jess
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