Jan Zwicky

In the moment of creating I am aware neither of myself nor of others.

— Jan Zwicky

Most poetry involves rhythmically structured or patterned language, avoiding what might be called 'a singing line'.

— Jan Zwicky

Lyric poetry is a kind of poetry that's literally musical.

— Jan Zwicky

In my poetry, I am just as influenced by musicians or composers. As I am by people who create with words.

— Jan Zwicky

When I write I am attempting to do justice to something I have glimpsed about the world.

— Jan Zwicky

A poem might begin for me from a rhythmical phrase without words but with an an emotional / tonal pitch or colour which will announce itself.Other times I' ll just become obsessed by something..hoping that eventually it will speak to me in English.

— Jan Zwicky