It would be outlandish for critics to comment on, say, metaphysical poetry without interacting critically with its most inspired poets.

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Mr Milosz once wrote that exile is the worst fate that may befall a poet, since poetry cannot live without its roots in native speech.

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Hass believes a lot of people already compose poetry in their heads without realizing it.

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