I originally wanted to embrace the imagery and forthrightness of rap music. There are some interesting, dynamic voices in rap. But I find most of it irresponsible in its...

Through the years I have seen myself as a peaceful person, but the awareness...

I define poetry as celebration and confrontation. When we witness something, are we responsible for what we witness? That's an on-going existential question. Perhaps we a...

Poetry helps me understand who I am. It helps me understand the world around me. But above all, what poetry has taught me is the fa...

Students often have such a lofty idea of what a poem is, and I want them to realize that their own lives are where the poetry comes from. The most important things are to...