I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others; it's for others to use.
Leonard CohenAbout author
- Author's profession: Musician, Writer, Poet
- Nationality: canadian
- Born: September 21, 1934
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