The negative aspects of Scottish Nationalism are a kind of aggressive complacency, that sort of boasting; but that's an expression of insecurity, I think, of a lack of confidence. Douglas Dunn aggressiveaspectboast Change image and share on social
I've always liked Muir without knowing quite why. Douglas Dunn haveknowmuir Change image and share on social
Reading a poem aloud to an audience is gestural as much as precise. Douglas Dunn aloudaudiencegestural Change image and share on social
A poet's cultural baggage and erudition can interfere with a poem. Douglas Dunn baggageculturalerudition Change image and share on social
I've always thought my poems told stories. Douglas Dunn havepoemstory Change image and share on social
A poem can have an impact, but you can't expect an audience to understand all the nuances. Douglas Dunn audienceexpectimpact Change image and share on social