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Rita Dove Quotes

American - Poet | August 28, 1952 -

For years, I had heard about the lack of interest in literature in the U.S. and I had complained about it. I failed to understand how people could fail to be moved by art.

Art People Literature Understand How

Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.

Me Voice I Can More Realize Capable

For many years, I thought a poem was a whisper overheard, not an aria heard.

Thought Years Whisper Poem Many

Rap is only one end of a whole spectrum of verbal play and virtuosity. Rap is geared for aural pleasure.

End Play Pleasure Rap Whole Only

I have a high guilt quotient. A poem can go through as many as 50 or 60 drafts. It can take from a day to two years-or longer.

Day Guilt Go Two Through High

I carry a notebook with me everywhere. But that's only the first step.

Step Me First Step First Carry Only

I keep the drafts of each poem in color-coded folders. I pick up the folders according to how I feel about that color that day.

Day Color Feel Up Keep Poem

I write short stories, and I wrote a play.

Short Play Write Stories Wrote

I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding.

I Am Poetry See I See Arts Interest

I think reading Shakespeare's plays when I was young was extremely important. He had the ability to make utter strangers come alive.

Reading Think Strangers Alive Young

I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it.

Creativity People Believe Mean Going

I think children have talent and insight, but it gets beaten out of them.

Children Talent Think Insight Out

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