We Should Always Do Something

What's A Word, A Talisman, To Hold Against The World?

I've Always Felt That The Poems I've Written Which Have Historical Context Are Hopefully Not Just Simply Plucking Something Out Of History And Saying Great, Let's Write About That. In Every Case What Has Happened Is That I've Become Fascinated Or Haunted By Something And Couldn't Shake It.

I Think Children Have Talent And Insight, But It Gets Beaten Out Of Them.

If You Can't Be Free, Be A Mystery.

It's The Combination Of The Intimate And The Public That I Find So Exciting About Being Poet Laureate.