Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

The poem is the point at which our strength gave out.

The poem is the point at which our strength gave out.

The poet... may be used as a barometer, but let us not forget that he is also part of the read more

The poet... may be used as a barometer, but let us not forget that he is also part of the weather.

However, if a poem can be reduced to a prose sentence, there can't be much to it.

However, if a poem can be reduced to a prose sentence, there can't be much to it.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth.

Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth.

Writing a poem is discovering

Writing a poem is discovering

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.

Each word bears its weight, so you have to read my poems quite slowly.

Each word bears its weight, so you have to read my poems quite slowly.