"I believe poetry can be...a constant reminder to ourselves and to our fellow citizens that being alert, both inwardly and outwardly, rewards each person with _more_ life....I say let the poems move in all ways; at least, then, we'll have a chance to reach the bridge--and if we _do_ lose our minds let it be because we believed too much in the heart's voice." --Tim Seibles, from the intro to _Buffalo Head Solos_