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Poetry is innocent, not wise. It does not learn from experience, because each poetic experience is unique.
Karl Shapiro
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About Karl Shapiro

Karl Shapiro was a Poet from United States (1913–2000).

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Karl Shapiro lived from 1913 – 2000.