An act of imagination is an act of self-acceptance.

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.

In the world of imagination, all things belong.

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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.

Scholars look for final truths they will never find. Creative writers concern themselves with possibilities that are always there to the receptive.

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