Tracy K. Smith on Poetry

Tracy K. Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner in Poetry 2012, reminds us: “Poetry is not a cure. It is an invitation to beauty.”
 
Poetry doesn’t seek to solve or heal all our woes; rather, it invites us to witness and appreciate the beauty in the world, even amidst pain and struggle.
 
Through poetry, we find moments of grace and splendor, offering a fresh perspective on our experiences. It allows us to pause, reflect, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. This invitation to beauty enriches our lives, helping us to connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us.
 
Embrace poetry as a doorway to beauty. Let it guide you to discover the profound and the lovely in the everyday, transforming your view of the world.
 
Poet Tracy K. Smith

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