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My next project is to get back to that. Actually, to learn how to write poetry. Im not kidding
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"My next project is to get back to that. Actually, to learn how to write poetry. I'm not kidding"

- Harry Mathews

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Harry Mathews is expressing his desire to discover how to write poetry. He is major about this objective and is identified to make it take place. He is not joking or making a joke, but is rather expressing his authentic interest in learning how to compose poetry. He is most likely encouraged by a desire to reveal himself artistically and to explore the world of poetry. He is likely knowledgeable about the challenges that featured discovering a new ability, however is determined to take on the difficulty and make it happen. He is likely anticipating the journey of discovering how to compose poetry and the possible rewards that come with it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harry Mathews somewhere between February 14, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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