“I look in the mirror. There's me. What's in the mirror is not real. So am I unreal?” Quote by Derek Walcott
“The first thing we have to do is get rid of the pentameter. To ditch the pentameter.” Firsts Author:Derek Walcott
“Who cares about a kid from the Midwest writing pentameter? It's stupid.” WritingCareKidsStupidWho CaresMidwest Author:Derek Walcott
“Americans are not brought up with meter. They're not brought up with poetry. If you try to get them to recite, they're too embarrassed.” IfsTryingEmbarrassedMeter Author:Derek Walcott
“When you get a class reciting some great poems, it'll tear your heart out.” HeartClassTearsReciting Author:Derek Walcott