Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems. – John Barton
No poem is easily grasped so why should any reader expect fast results? – John Barton

Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems. – John Barton
No poem is easily grasped so why should any reader expect fast results? – John Barton
An experienced reader uses the poem as an agent of inquiry. This makes poetry very exciting, unstable, and interactive. – John Barton
In the past, poetry came in the form of spells and chants used to effect change. – John Barton