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Ive thought of the last line of some poems for years and tried them out, It wouldnt work because the last line was much
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"I've thought of the last line of some poems for years and tried them out, It wouldn't work because the last line was much too beautiful for the poem"

- Howard Nemerov

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This quote by Howard Nemerov speaks with the difficulty of writing poetry. It recommends that the poet has actually invested years attempting to come up with the perfect last line for a poem, but has actually been unsuccessful. The poet has actually recognized that the last line he has actually thought about is too lovely for the poem, which it does not fit with the remainder of the poem. This quote speaks with the trouble of composing poetry, and how it can be tough to find the best words to express the emotion and significance of the poem. It also speaks with the importance of the last line of a poem, and how it can make or break the poem. The quote recommends that the poet has a high requirement for the last line of his poem, and that he is willing to invest years looking for the ideal words to reveal the emotion and meaning of the poem.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Howard Nemerov between February 29, 1920 and July 5, 1991. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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