"I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding."

Poetry, Interest

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"I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding."

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"And here, in thought, to thee-In thought that can alone, Ascend thy empire and so be A partner of thy throne, By winged Fantasy, My embassy is given, Till secrecy shall knowledge be In the environs of Heaven."

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