A good poem has its own life. It's like bringing a child into the world. You, the poet, birthed the child, but… — David Whyte Copy Share Image
A poem's life and death dependeth still Not on the poet's wits, but reader's will. — Alexander Brome Copy Share Image
“I’ve only written one decent poem in my life called “Lizard up My Leg”: A lizard up my leg gave me a… — Danny Rubin Copy Share Image
“My Poem is life, and not finished. It shall never be finished. My Poem is life, and can grow.” — Gwendolyn Brooks Copy Share Image
If you're going to write, write one poem all your life, let nobody read it, and then burn it. This is very… — Jack Nicholson Copy Share Image
