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I read mostly poetry.

I always read poetry before I write, to sensitize me to the rhythms and music of language.

I often read poetry to 'warm up' before I write.

I was lucky to have read a lot of poetry when I was younger; it helped me to remember a way to write.

I've been writing a lot of poetry recently. It helps me think and work things out.

When I really want to be soothed and reminded of why people bother to fiddle with sentences, I often read poetry.

I love to write poetry.

I like to write poetry.

I do read a poem almost every morning. Unless I'm really, really late, I have to get my poem in.

Poetry is indispensable - if I only knew what for.