07-14-2014, 09:13 AM
Poetry isn't science. And it's not the same as with a doctor or a physicist.
What I'm saying is that poets have to stand behind their work, they might be wrong, but that's something they have to deal with. I'm saying that poets have to believe in themselves, I'm not saying that they will be good poets. In most cases they won't be good poets. Strong poetry comes from a strong individual or else it's just mechanical. A strong individual might write nothing but horrible poetry; there's a risk there. But there needs to be strong personal integrity and strong ability.
What I'm saying is that poets have to stand behind their work, they might be wrong, but that's something they have to deal with. I'm saying that poets have to believe in themselves, I'm not saying that they will be good poets. In most cases they won't be good poets. Strong poetry comes from a strong individual or else it's just mechanical. A strong individual might write nothing but horrible poetry; there's a risk there. But there needs to be strong personal integrity and strong ability.