The Earl of Roscommon. "A Poet must Feel what he Writes." New York Saturday Press. (1859-1-18).
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract
Poetry cannot be contrived, but comes straight from a poet's feelings. To produce truly inspirational work, one must be patient for the "summons" of the Muse. “Mere human lines” result from a poet’s “adulterate” effort.