He was important as an antidote .
It is true that Santasiere wrote badly , wrote poetry that was embarrassing , had extreme views - -- yet , carving out a niche as our most flamboyant contemporary romantic , he was unique .
Santasiere was important as an antidote .
It is true that Santasiere wrote badly , wrote poetry that was embarrassing , had extreme views - -- yet , carving out a niche as our most flamboyant contemporary romantic , he was unique .