As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

For me, poetry is an evasion of the real job of writing prose.

For me, poetry is an evasion of the real job of writing prose.

Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all read more

Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words.

Poetry, therefore, we will call Musical Thought.

Poetry, therefore, we will call Musical Thought.

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.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.

A poet looks at the world the way a man looks at a woman.

A poet looks at the world the way a man looks at a woman.