James Fenton - In the writing of poetry we nev...

In the writing of poetry we never know anything for sure. We will never know if we have 'trained' or 'practised' enough. We will never be able to say that we have reached grade eight, or that we have left the grades behind and are now embarked on an advanced training.

James Fenton

British Poet

Born: Apr 25, 1949

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