I do not understand why any poet or writer would run for office; that's a different sense of who you are. I'm just a poet. I am as truthful as I can be. That makes me an artist. I heed the people; I do not lead the people.

A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.

History is wonderful. We have so much we can learn if we would quit making ideology out of history, and just deal with what happened.

Language instruction should start in the first grade. Writing, also.

We love because it's the only true adventure.

And like an unfaithful mate, once a car has let you down you never sort of trust it again.

Poets can tell the truth as they see it. It’s the author’s story, the author’s voice.