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Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses.

My focus is on the reader and that the poet's job is not to inspire himself or herself. The poet's job is to inspire some future reader.

I find that my reading, particularly nonfiction, can inspire a poem as well as anything else.

There is inspiration all around us.

I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.

People often ask writers where they get their inspiration, and for me, the short answer is that I haven't a clue; I'm just grateful that I get them.

Inspiration comes from everywhere. From life, observing people, etc. From movies and books you love. From research.

Our moments of inspiration are not lost though we have no particular poem to show for them; for those experiences have left an indelible impression, and we are ever and anon reminded of them.