Poets are seen as the caretakers of language, so working with words no matter what the form is what we do. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes caretaker form language
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 respect the language; to know the classical rules, even if only to break them; and to be prepared to edit, to revise, to shape. Yusef Komunyakaa breakclassicaledit share on social
I excavate history. I look at lives buried under too much silence. Periods of time, like slavery, have to be revisited, reimagined, so we can move through them. Yusef Komunyakaa buryexcavatehistory Change image and share on social
Through the years I have seen myself as a peaceful person, but the awareness of the anger is part of that process. Yusef Komunyakaa angerawarenesspart Change image and share on social
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. Laurence Olivier actadultexhibitionism Change image and share on social
A good breeder or experienced rescue agency wants you to prove that you'll be a capable caretaker. The interrogation and screening can be annoying, but it's also a sign that you're on the right track. A breeder ought to know if you work long hours away from home, have a fenced yard, have kids or other animals, or if you have access to parks. Jon Katz accessagencyanimal share on social
All true language is incomprehensible, like the chatter of a beggar's teeth. Antonin Artaud beggarchatterincomprehensible Change image and share on social