Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.

Think small.... If you can't think small, try philosophy or social criticism.

A creative writing class may be one of the last places you can go where your life still matters.

Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.

Never write a poem about anything that ought to have a poem written about it.

To write a poem you must have a streak of arrogance-- not in real life I hope. In real life try to be nice. It will save you a hell of a lot of trouble and give you more time to write.

I think it's better if you write poems that look like you.