Dylan Thomas, Quite Early One Morning (New York: New Directions, 1954) "On Poetry", pp. 192-93.

A good poem helps to change the shape and significance of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.

— Dylan Thomas on Poetry

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About Dylan Thomas

Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer.