“Poetry is a fresh look and a fresh listen.” Reducing poetic perception to renewed attention to both the visible world and the sounds of life · Letter to John Freeman, 5 November 1925 Language Poetry Wonder
“The ear does it. The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.” Emphasising the importance of hearing rhythm, intonation and living speech in both writing and reading · Letter to John T. Bartlett, 22 February 1914 Language Reading Writing
“Poetry provides the one permissible way of saying one thing and meaning another.” Defining poetry through metaphor, implication and meanings that extend beyond literal statement · Lecture, Education by Poetry, 1930 Language Metaphor Poetry
