When we are touched by something it's as if we're being brushed by an angel's wings.

There are times in life when, instead of complaining, you do something about your complaints.

Being true to yourself really means being true to all the complexities of the human spirit.

The poetry that sustains me is when I feel that, for a minute, the clouds have parted and I've seen ecstasy or something.

If an angel loses its wings, it shall continue to soar, only by floating instead of flying. So, just because your wings may be clipped, doesn't mean you must be grounded.

Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.