I Often Start Writing In Order To

Being Identified As A Poet In France Or Denmark Or India One Is Greeted With Gracious Respect.

My Major Aim In Writing Is To Set Out Flags And Issue Wake-up Calls.

Some Artists Shrink From Self-awareness, Fearing That It Will Destroy Their Unique Gifts And Even Their Desire To Create. The Truth Of The Matter Is Quite Opposite.

At Every Crossroad, Be Prepared To Bump Into Wonder.

True Delicacy Is Not A Fragile Thing.