You cannot play for safety and make art.

Every pair of eyes facing you has probably experienced something you could not endure.

You cannot play for safety and make art.

Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.

Children when they ask you why your mama so funny say she is a poet she don't have no sense

I write from my knowledge not my lack, from my strength not my weakness. I am not interested if anyone knows whether or not I am familiar with big words, I am interested in trying to render big ideas in a simple way. I am interested in being understood not admired.

Say it clear, and it will be beautiful.