Edward Hirsch Quotes:
Ocupation: Poet
Life: b. January 20, 1950
Birthday: January 20
Poetry never loses its appeal. Sometimes its audience wanes and sometimes it swells like a wave. But the essential mystery of being human is always going to engage and compel us. We're involved in a mystery. Poetry uses words to put us in touch with that mystery. We're always going to need it.
topic: Poetry, Essentials, Needs
