[New-Poetry] 'Poetry can speak decisively to power'

[Bob Grumman]

Andrew Motion: 'The sacred duty of poets is to tell the truth about 
humanity whatever those in authority have to say.'

The sacred duty of authorities is to do right by humanity no matter what 
poets say.  Bob Grumman

Sorry.  I have trouble resisting the urge to counter pompous bilge with 
its positive image.

BG
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