"A poem might be defined as thinking about feelings – about human feelings and frailties." ― Anne Stevenson Topic(s): Poetry More From Anne Stevenson "I don’t like poetry that just slaps violent words on a canvas, as it were." "I have always made my own rules, in poetry as in life – though I have tried of late to cooperate more with my family. I do, however, believe that without order or pattern poetry is useless." "Poets should ignore most criticism and get on with making poetry." More In Poetry "Poetry is something that happens in universities, in creative writing programs or in English departments."― Mark Strand "I can’t imagine wanting to be famous just for the sake of being famous. I think fame should come along with success, talent."― Kat Dennings "The only thing that can save the world is the reclaiming of the awareness of the world. That’s what poetry does."― Allen Ginsberg