When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man’s concerns, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment.
Quick, send the poets to the G6-1 meeting.
Leslie
Well like everything else, it would depend on which poets.
Well said, Len. 🙂
He was an inspiring orator who we all felt believed the words he spoke. That’s why there was so much hope in those days. A different country, a different time.
Indeed. 🙂