For rhyme the rudder is of verses,
With which, like ships, they steer their courses.

For rhyme the rudder is of verses,
With which, like ships, they steer their courses.

The poet is the priest of the invisible.

The poet is the priest of the invisible.

For me, poetry is an impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

For me, poetry is an impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess what is seen during read more

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess what is seen during a moment.

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

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

The courage of the Poet is to keep ajar the door that leads into madness.

The courage of the Poet is to keep ajar the door that leads into madness.

Poetry, therefore, we will call Musical Thought.

Poetry, therefore, we will call Musical Thought.

Prose--words in their best order;--poetry--the best words in
their best order.

Prose--words in their best order;--poetry--the best words in
their best order.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.