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X. J. Kennedy Quotes

As a writer given to the old formalities of rhyme and meter, I sometimes feel endangered these days.

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The attitude that poetry should not be analyzed is prevalent among many who consider themselves experts on children's literature. But I suspected that kids like to look closely at things and figure out what makes them go.

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