Who says in verse what others say in prose.
Poetry Quotes
Each man carries within him the soul of a poet who died young.
Write as you will In whatever style you like Too much blood has run under the bridge To go on believing That only one road is right. In poetry everything is permitted. With only this condition of course, You have to improve the blank page.
Waller was smooth; but Dryden taught to join The varying verse, the full resounding line, The long majestic march, and energy divine.
Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during a moment.
Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my friend.
Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you.
Each memorable verse of a true poet has two or three times the written content.
When a poet presents you with blank leaves you should consider it no small present.
If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms.
