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It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.
It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.
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.
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 is a way of taking life by the throat.
Poetry is a way of taking life by the throat.
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.
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.
A poet is someone who is astonished by everything.
A poet is someone who is astonished by everything.
