True Delicacy Is Not A

Some Artists Shrink From Self-awareness, Fearing That It Will Destroy Their Unique Gifts And Even Their Desire To Create. The Truth Of The Matter Is Quite Opposite.

In The World Of Poetry There Are Would-be Poets, Workshop Poets, Promising Poets, Lovesick Poets, University Poets, And A Few Real Poets.

Most Poets In Their Youth Begin In Adolescent Sadness. I Find It More Rewarding To End In Gladness.

At Every Crossroad, Be Prepared To Bump Into Wonder.

Acclaim Is A Distraction.