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For better or worse, poetry is my life.

Poetry is what I've done my whole life. And every important thing in my life had found itself into poems.

I'm a poet, and I spent my life in poetry.

My poems are always about my life in one way or another.

I like to think that I'm a sort of poet for our times.

I think poetry was always where I went to deal with my deepest feelings.

I think my poems immediately come out of the sensuous and emotional experiences I have.

It's absolutely crucial to maintain my life as a poet.

I've been surprised to learn how many people love poetry. It's beautiful to see that people want poetry in their lives.

Poetry gives us courage and sets us straight with the world. Poems are great companions and friends.