John Barton may refer to:
The experiment of the poem is mostly intuitive. I write the first draft, pulling in the various elements that interest me, in the hope that their being combined will lead to some kind of insight. Use this quote
No poem is easily grasped; so why should any reader expect fast results? Use this quote
Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems. Use this quote
An experienced reader uses the poem as an agent of inquiry. This makes poetry very exciting, unstable, and interactive. Use this quote
Poetry is but another form of inquiry into the nature of phenomena, using with its own unique procedures and tools. Use this quote
In the past, poetry came in the form of spells and chants used to effect change. Use this quote
If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect. Use this quote
My obsession with time informs my poetry so completely it is hard for me to summarize it. We want time to pass, for new things to happen to us, we want to hold on to certain moments, we don't want our lives to end. Use this quote
Writing can sometimes be exploitative. I like to take a few steps of remove in order to respect the privacy of the subject. If readers make the link, they have engaged with the poem. Use this quote
