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In the world of poetry there are would-be poets, workshop poets, promising poets, lovesick poets, university poets, and
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"In the world of poetry there are would-be poets, workshop poets, promising poets, lovesick poets, university poets, and a few real poets"

- James Broughton

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This quote by James Broughton talks to the variety of the poetic world. He recommends that there are many different kinds of poets, each with their own distinct style and technique to writing. The "potential poets" are those who desire end up being poets, but have yet to make their mark. The "workshop poets" are those who attend workshops to hone their craft. The "appealing poets" are those who have prospective, but have yet to reach their complete potential. The "lovesick poets" are those who blog about love and distress. The "university poets" are those who have studied poetry in a university setting. Lastly, the "real poets" are those who have accomplished success in the poetic world. This quote talks to the variety of poets and the different courses they take to reach success.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Broughton between November 10, 1913 and May 17, 1999. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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