Michael Longley quotes

Poetry's only crucial attribute is rhythm. This is its heartbeat. This makes it memorable. If the rhythm falters, then the poem dies of heart failure. (Michael Longley)
If I knew where poems come from. I'd go there. View quote
Michael Longley
What good poetry and good prose have in common is vitality of rhythm. View quote
Michael Longley
By definition, if prose is a river, poetry is a fountain. View quote
Michael Longley