A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been read more

A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.

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.

Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

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

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

The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.

The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.

For florid prose, nor honied lies of rhyme,
Can blazon evil deeds, or consecrate a crime.

For florid prose, nor honied lies of rhyme,
Can blazon evil deeds, or consecrate a crime.

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

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

Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words.

Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words.