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I have always wanted what I have now come to call the voice of personal narrative. That has always been the appealing vo
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"I have always wanted what I have now come to call the voice of personal narrative. That has always been the appealing voice in poetry. It started for me lyrically in Shakespeare's sonnets"

- Diane Wakoski

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Diane Wakoski is revealing her gratitude for the voice of personal story in poetry. She thinks that this voice has actually constantly been the most attractive in poetry, and it began for her with Shakespeare's sonnets. She is describing the way that Shakespeare's sonnets tell stories of personal experiences and feelings. Wakoski is recommending that this kind of story is what makes poetry so powerful and fascinating. She is likewise emphasizing the value of individual story in poetry, and how it can be used to reveal one's feelings and experiences. By revealing her affection for the voice of personal narrative in poetry, Wakoski is encouraging readers to explore their own stories and feelings through poetry.

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