There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money, either.

There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money, either.

Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.

Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.

Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.

Poetry is an orphan of silence. The words never quite equal the experience behind them.

Poetry is an orphan of silence. The words never quite equal the experience behind them.

I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I read more

I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.

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.