My last defense / Is the present tense.
I've always thought of myself as a reporter. When people ask why I don't stop writing, I say, `Look at what's happening in this world. Every day there's something exciting or disturbing to write about.’ With all that's going on, how could I stop?
Be yourself. Don't imitate other poets. You are as important as they are.
Reading is important - read between the lines. Don't swallow everything.
Exhaust the little moment / Soon it dies.
Do not desire to fit in. Desire to oblige yourselves to lead.