Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.

Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.

Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.

Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.

What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the pearly shell
That murmurs of the far-off, murmuring sea;
A precious read more

What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the pearly shell
That murmurs of the far-off, murmuring sea;
A precious jewel carved most curiously;
It is a little picture painted well.
What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the tear that fell
From a great poet's hidden ecstasy;
A two-edged sword, a star, a song--ah me!
Sometimes a heavy tolling funeral bell.

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 true poem is the poet's mind.

The true poem is the poet's mind.

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.

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

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