I believe every space and comma is a living part of the poem and has its function, just as every muscle and pore of the body has its function. And the way the lines are broken is a functioning part essential to the life of the poem.


The poet in the world (ed. New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1973)

Denise Levertov Quotes

I believe every space and comma is a living part of the poem and has its function, just as every muscle and pore of the body has its function. And...

I believe every space and comma is a living part of the poem and has its function, just as every muscle and pore of the body has its function. And...

I believe every space and comma is a living part of the poem and has its function, just as every muscle and pore of the body has its function. And...

I believe every space and comma is a living part of the poem and has its function, just as every muscle and pore of the body has its function. And...