My old teacher’s definition of poetry is an attempt to under… My old teacher’s definition of poetry is an attempt to understand. — Thom Gunn Tags: #Poetry, #Understand, #Attempt, #ThomGunn, #British, #Poet Mini who’s who: Thom Gunn : British Poet Born: August 29, 1929 Died: April 25, 2004 Let us help you with my old teacher’s definition of poetry is an attempt to under… today! Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.