Brendan Kennelly Quotes

Poetry is, above all, a singing art of natural and magical connection because, though it is born out of one's person's solitude, it has the ability to reach out and touch in a humane and warmly illuminating way the solitude, even the loneliness, of others. That is why, to me, poetry is one of the most vital treasures that humanity possesses; it is a bridge between separated souls.

Though we live in a world that dreams of ending that always seems about to give in something that will not acknowledge conclusion insists that we forever begin.

A writer is not interested in explaining reality, he’s only interested in capturing it.

All songs are living ghosts. And long for a living voice

Poetry is the ultimate democracy.

If you want to serve the age, betray it.