read dangerously and adventurously
9th July 2016 | for Creatives | reading, writing, poetry, artists must EXPERIENCE, artist's message, Major Jackson |
"Do not just read the poets who sound like you and share your particular demographic or political beliefs, but read dangerously and adventurously."
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