Great Regulars: You know what? I'm pissed that I can't

write poems all day to make a living! What happened to the days of poet-as-shaman? When the poet was revered and everybody looked to the poet for guidance? When the poet simply needed to impart her wisdom in verse to earn a slice of the bison and a place by the fire? Poets can't do what they do best these days, which is write poetry.

from Kristen Hoggart: The Smart Set: Ask a Poet: Will Compose for Food

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