Quotes from Brendan Kennelly

Poetry is the ultimate democracy.

I know it does not matter that I do not understand.

I go back beyond the old man Mind and body broken To find the unbroken man. It is the moment before the dance begins. Your lips are enjoying themselves Whistling an air. Whatever happens or cannot happen In the time I have to spare I see you dancing father

If you want to serve the age, betray it.

I know it does not matter that I do not understand.