I did not have a very literary background. I came to poetry from the sciences and mathematics, and also through an interest in Japanese and Chinese poetry in translation. – Robert Morgan

A poem in form still has to have voice, gesture, a sense of discovery, a metaphoric connection, as any poetry does. – Robert Morgan

I dont think poetry is something that can be taught. We can encourage young writers, but what you cant teach them is the very essence of poetry. – Robert Morgan