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.

Poetry is one of the destinies of speech... One would say that the poetic image, in its newness, opens a read more

Poetry is one of the destinies of speech... One would say that the poetic image, in its newness, opens a future to language.

I've written some poetry I don't understand myself.

I've written some poetry I don't understand myself.

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.

You speak
As one who fed on poetry.

You speak
As one who fed on poetry.

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.

A poet is someone who is astonished by everything.

A poet is someone who is astonished by everything.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.