Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.

Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.

成为桂冠诗人让我意识到我有能力发出更大的声音。作为一个诗人，我可以发表更多的公开言论。

-- Rita Dove 丽塔·达夫