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What does it mean?
Poetry comes from the people and inspires them.
In plain terms
Poetry is by and for the people.
What can you take from it?
Art belongs to the people.

Where it applies

  • art
  • education
  • community

Putting it to work

  • create for others
  • value art
  • connect through culture

Questions to consider

  • What inspires you?
  • How does art connect us?

Another view

Not all poetry resonates with everyone.

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