But I am not political in the current events sense, and I have never wanted anyone to read my poetry that way. Use this quote
The novel is born of disillusionment; the poem, of despair. Use this quote
Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. Use this quote
I'm not an academic, but I've always loved poetry since I've been small. Use this quote
Poetry involves the mysteries of the irrational perceived through rational words. Use this quote
Poetry is innocent, not wise. It does not learn from experience, because each poetic experience is unique. Use this quote
Wanted: a needle swift enough to sew this poem into a blanket. Use this quote
You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words. Use this quote
To a poet the mere making of a poem can seem to solve the problem of truth, but only a problem of art is solved in poetry. Use this quote
Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds. Use this quote
I never think about poetry except when I'm writing it. I mean my poetry. Use this quote
There have been two popular subjects for poetry in the last few decades: the Vietnam War and AIDS, about both of which almost all of us have felt deeply. Use this quote
You don't have to suffer to be a poet; adolescence is enough suffering for anyone. Use this quote
The Bible should be taught, but emphatically not as reality. It is fiction, myth, poetry, anything but reality. As such it needs to be taught because it underlies so much of our literature and our culture. Use this quote
I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others; it's for others to use. Use this quote
A poem is never finished, only abandoned. Use this quote
I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories. Use this quote
There are men who can write poetry, and there are men who can read balance sheets. The men who can read balance sheets cannot write. Use this quote
Journalism is concerned with events, poetry with feelings. Journalism is concerned with the look of the world, poetry with the feel of the world. Use this quote
Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate. Use this quote
