Ferlinghetti famously said poetry should be as relevant as..?
A love letter
A streetcar
News
A sitcom
Answer
News. Poetry, according to Lawrence Ferlinghetti, should be as relevant and immediate as news. Just as news keeps us informed about current events, poetry should reflect and engage with the contemporary world, offering fresh perspectives and insights into our lives and experiences.
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