Why is it great? This gorgeous definition of poetry could easily apply to literary journalism. Some of the best stories aren’t about something we’ve never heard of, but illuminates something we pass every day unseen in our rush to and fro. This could serve as a tip for journalists as a whole, too: Lift the veil on the hidden, yes, but also open your eyes to things in plain sight.

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