Someone or something is using me to untangle the tangled plot over whose direction I have as little influence as the pen has over the poets who wield it, or man over the gods who manipulate him, or the knife over the murderer.

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And finally I want to recognize all of the student poets who are here today.

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" Inspired by this quote, and the music and life of Johnny Cash, I composed a classical piano trio called "Poets and Prophets.

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