Harryette Mullen Quotes and Sayings - Page 1

“The spirit of tanka interests me more than following rigid conventions. As I understand it, the tradition allows a variety of approaches, from simple description and heartfelt expression to classical allusion and evocative wordplay. Succeeding generations rediscover and renew the form so that it retains its vitality.”
-- Harryette Mullen

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“The dream is not a map.Â A poem is not the territory.Â The dreamer reclines in a barbershopÂ carpeted with Afro turf.Â In the dark some soul yells.Â It hurts to walk barefootÂ on cowrie shells.”
-- Harryette Mullen

#Dream Quotes #Hurt Quotes #Dark Quotes
“Iâ€™ll be emotionally disturbed for as long as it takes”
-- Harryette Mullen

#Long Quotes #Disturbed Quotes
“I’ll be emotionally disturbed for as long as it takes”
-- Harryette Mullen

#Long Quotes #Disturbed Quotes
“The dream is not a map. A poem is not the territory. The dreamer reclines in a barbershop carpeted with Afro turf. In the dark some soul yells. It hurts to walk barefoot on cowrie shells.”
-- Harryette Mullen

#Dream Quotes #Hurt Quotes #Dark Quotes

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