“Poems in a way are spells against death. They are milestones, to see where you were then from where you are now. To perpetuate your feelings, to establish them. If you have in any way touched the central heart of mankind's feelings, you'll survive.” IfsWayHeartFeelingsMankindTouchedWhere You AreSpellsMilestone Author:Richard Eberhart
“If a poet writes to save his soul, he may save the soul of others.” IfsWritingMaySoulPoet Book:Of Poetry and Poets Source: Of Poetry and Poets