The poet is a brother speaking to a brother of 'a moment of their other lives' - a moment that had been buried beneath the dust of the busy world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poetry is described as communication between individuals revealing buried moments of life.
- In plain terms
- Poets connect people by sharing hidden life moments.
- What can you take from it?
- Poetry reveals shared human experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What moments of life are buried for you?
- How can art connect people?
Another view
It idealizes the role of the poet.
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