Robert Creeley

On The Mirror

“In "The Mirror" Robert Creely constantly reiterated the fact that no matter what has been thought or said, is now lost. Faith is no longer an element by which to defeat these inexorable deaths or experiences in life. Because as individuals we seek and need the truth, we have destroyed the world and…”

On The Rain

“I discovered this poem by Robert Creeley in the early 1970's and was taken by his pleading for a type of happiness which was natural..unforced...basic...and complete...much like the "rain" in life...it can be a kind of cleansing, comforting, calming...which balances out the harshness…”

On America

“Finally a poet prepared to criticise the inconsistent attitude of his own country. The world does not accept that America is the "great democracy" or the world's policeman. Neither should it. Whenever the US talks of the war on terror or nations in the axis of evil, it talks of danger to the US and…”

On Song

“I was searching for ballads for a research report when i stumbled across your poems. Although I did not find what I needed, when I read your poetry, I gasped. Your works are amazing, and I only wish that my poetry wasn't so "dark" as people call it. Then I would be able to show more acceptable work.”

On The Conspiracy

“we must start communicating. The Channels have been professionally rewired. Spooks haunt the circuits, cables, air. A poet who engages the shadow is darker for doing so. And closer to revealing how a lasting light will one day bring them down for good. Open your eyes.”