A teacher is a person who never says anything once.
A chronicle is very different from history proper.
I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.
I sometimes talk about the making of a poem within the poem.
I do insist on making what I hope is sense so there's always a coherent narrative or argument that the reader can follow.
Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.
The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me.
A lot happens by accident in poetry.
I've never read a political poem that's accomplished anything. Poetry makes things happen, but rarely what the poet wants.