Kevin Powers Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Poetry and prose are of equal importance to me as a reader, and there doesn't seem to be much difference in my own writing.”

“I guess I find the boundaries between poetry and prose to be somewhat permeable.”

“I understood that 'The Yellow Birds' would be a peculiar representation of the experience of being at war. I intended it to be so.”

“I've been writing poems and stories since I was about 13.”

“Writing was always an aspiration, but I'd kept it a secret even from myself.”

“Joining the military is not to be taken lightly. You're putting every part of yourself at risk, not just your body but your moral and spiritual centre.”

“I know that the writers I read and admire all have an influence on my work, but trying to determine to what degree any particular piece of input changes the way I think about writing seems counterproductive.”

“I understand that it's incredibly difficult to watch what's happening on the news every day and not become inured to it. I've fallen victim to that myself, wanting to look away.”