Much contemporary verse reads like failed short-short stories rather than failed poetry.

Anguish is the universal language.

Nothing will unfold for us unless we move toward what looks to us like nothing: faith is a cascade.

At least embarrasement is not an imitation. It is intimacy for beginners.

Silence is so steadfast, you know. It is so ample, after all.

While you’re alive there’s no time for minor amazements.

Emotion is the best mnemonic device.

Even when I’m in the dark I’m in the dark with you.

Nothing will unfold for us unless we move toward whatlooks to us like nothing: faith is a cascade.

... It's the rareGod who needs less stroking that a rockStar or poetician ...

It's just me throwing myself at you, romance as usual, us times us, not lust but moxibustion, a substance burning closeto the body as possiblewithout risk of immolation.

Love is the castle, doubt is the moat, desire is the paddle and hope is the boat.

Whatever be our individual, social or other interests, we should not forget that we have only one cosmic home, Earth.

I am caught like a beast at bay. Somewhere are people, freedom, light, But all I hear is the baying of the pack, There is no way out for me.

I felt very comfortable on a set - incredibly comfortable on a set, which is a real gift because that can be hugely intimidating.

Death is hell and night and cold, if it is not transformed by our faith. But that is just what is so marvelous, that we can transform death.

You've got to love your people more than your position.

You walked out of my dreams and into my car.

Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world.

It doesn't matter if dragons are flying overhead or whatever - a lot of Victoriana is still cut in the frame of fantasy.

The work for giants...to serve well the guns!