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