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Writing a poem is discovering
Writing a poem is discovering
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
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.
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.
The poet's expression of joy conceals his despair at not having found the reality of joy.
The poet's expression of joy conceals his despair at not having found the reality of joy.
Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.
Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.
The finest poetry was first experience.
The finest poetry was first experience.
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 journal of a sea animal living on land, wanting to fly in the air.
Poetry is the journal of a sea animal living on land, wanting to fly in the air.
