I've always felt that the poems I've written which have historical context are hopefully not just simply plucking … - Rita Dove

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I believe in equality for everyone. I believe everyone should have the right to love and commit to whomever they want. [. . . ] All I know is that in God's eyes we are all the same. I just wish we could see through the eyes of God more often.

Rita Dove

I've always felt that the poems I've written which have historical context are hopefully not just simply plucking something out of history and saying great, let's write about that. In every case what has happened is that I've become fascinated or haunted by something and couldn't shake it.

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