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I believe that the sentimental has a place in poetry.
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The speaker believes poetry has room for sentimental feeling—tender or openly emotional expression. The statement treats sentiment as a valid part of poetry, rather than something poetry must exclude.
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- Te Ara — Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
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- Official Statement
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