Of course a poem is a two-way street. No poem is any good if it doesnt suggest to the reader things from his own mind and recollection that he will read into it, and will add to what the poet has suggested. But I do think poetry readings are very important. – James Laughlin
I came into music because I thought the presentation of poetry wasnt vibrant enough. So I merged improvised poetry with basic rock chords. – Patti Smith
Family quarrels are bitter things. They dont go according to any rules. Theyre not like aches or wounds, theyre more like splits in the skin that wont heal because theres not enough material. – F. Scott Fitzgerald
