"Poetry is innocent, not wise. It does not learn from experience, because each poetic experience is unique." ― Karl Shapiro Topic(s): Poetry More From Karl Shapiro "But with exquisite breathing you smile, with satisfaction of love, And I touch you again as you tick in the silence and settle in sleep." More In Poetry "I really love to make movies."― Sean Penn "For there is a sound reasoning upon all flowers. For flowers are peculiarly the poetry of Christ."― Christopher Smart "Poetry is really a way of sharing feelings and ideas."― Caroline Kennedy