Lucille Clifton Quotes

People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that's a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated.
Lucille Clifton

Poetry, Wish, Write

Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.
Lucille Clifton

Life, Poetry, Matter

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Poet

Born: June 27, 1936

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