American poet and political activist, known for her poetry addressing social and political issues.

breathe in experience breathe out poetry

The universe is made up of stories, not atoms.

No one wants to read poetry. You have to make it impossible for them to put the poem down--impossible for them to stop reading it, word after word. You have to keep them from closing the book.

The fear of poetry is an indication that we are cut off from our own reality.