The genesis of a poem for me is usually a cluster of words. The only good metaphor I can think of is… — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
The subject of the poem usually dictates the rhythm or the rhyme and its form. Sometimes, when you finish the poem and… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
When I start writing a poem, I can usually know quite early on whether it's a lineated or prose poem, but I… — Matthea Harvey Copy Share Image
There is all this stuff about how sensitive poets are and how in touch with feelings, etc. they are, but really all… — Matthew Zapruder Copy Share Image
Once a year I try writing a poem, usually because I've read some poetry that amazed me and I want to do… — Steve Toltz Copy Share Image
