Michael Longley

Michael Longley CBE (born 27 July 1939) is an Irish poet born in Belfast.

Quotes

 * If I knew where poems come from . I'd go there.
 * 'The Observer ' article March 24 1991


 * What good poetry and good prose have in common is vitality of rhythm.
 * 'Poetry Ireland Review' Summer 1999


 * Poetry's only crucial attribute is rhythm. This is its heartbeat.This makes it memorable. If the rhythm falters, then the poem dies of heart failure.
 * 'Poetry Ireland Review' Summer 1999


 * By definition, if prose is a river, poetry is a fountain.
 * 'Poetry Ireland Review' Summer 1999