I dont like political poetry, and I dont write it. If this question was pointing towards that, I think it is missing the point of the American tradition, which is always apolitical, even when the poetry comes out of politically active writers. – Diane Wakoski

I definitely wish to distinguish American poetry from British or other English language poetry. – Diane Wakoski

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