There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired. – Edward Young
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety. – Edward Young
One to destroy, is murder by the law and gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe to murder thousands, takes a specious name, Wars glorious art, and gives immortal fame. – Edward Young
While also, importantly, not wanting to dumb it down or pretend the days of difficult poetry are over, because we live in a pluralist culture and theres room for difficult poetry alongside rap and everything else. And poetry wont be for everyone, but everyone should have the choice. – Andrew Motion