Because we weren't listened to. We are poets to say the things that should have been, and should be, heard.
Being a poet is the important part. Writing the poems comes after we have the thoughts, after we pay attention.
To be a poet, that is, someone who sees & thinks about the world, or not, that is, someone who lives in the world without having to see every damn thing.
This is from & because of today's / lifetime conversation with Eileen Myles.
Being a poet is the important part. Writing the poems comes after we have the thoughts, after we pay attention.
To be a poet, that is, someone who sees & thinks about the world, or not, that is, someone who lives in the world without having to see every damn thing.
This is from & because of today's / lifetime conversation with Eileen Myles.