Most poets in their youth begin in adolescent sadness. I find it more rewarding to end in gladness.

You're closer to your glory leaping an abyss than re-upholstering a rut.

At every crossroad, be prepared to bump into wonder.

My major aim in writing is to set out flags and issue wake-up calls.

Trusting your individual uniqueness challenges you to lay yourself open.

Adversity is a stimulus.

My earliest poems sing of the absolute necessity of allowing love to invade and pervade one's life. That can make the miracle happen in reality. Try it.