believe before be

Before the poem can be, it must be an utterance you believe in.

übersprache

The poem absolute, above all other human utterances.

audible line

Meant to be uttered, a line that resisted ink.

self proof

First the lyric poet must prove to herself the efficacy of her utterance. No one will be won over by an uncommitted voice.

instance unloosed

To unloose the instance without effusive utterance.