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A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.

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Poetry and music are very good friends. Like mommies and daddies and strawberries and cream - they go together.

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Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.

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If now isn't a good time for the truth I don't see when we'll get to it.

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We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.

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Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying.

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Some say we are responsible for those we love. Others know we are responsible for those who love us.

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We love because it's the only true adventure.

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A lot of people refuse to do things because they don't want to go naked, don't want to go without guarantee. But that's what's got to happen. You go naked until you die.

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I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Poet

Born: June 7th, 1943

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