Because, in fact, women, feminists, do read my poetry, and they read it often with the power of their political interpretation. I dont care thats what poetry is supposed to do. – Diane Wakoski

American poetry, like American painting, is always personal with an emphasis on the individuality of the poet. – Diane Wakoski

Still, language is resilient, and poetry when it is pressured simply goes underground. – Diane Wakoski