Poems from Antigone

I'd rather be a "could-be', if I cannot be an "are'; because a "could-be" is a "maybe" who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a "has-been" than a "might-have-been', by far; for a "might-have-been" has never "been", but a "has" was once an "are'.
  I do not understand how shecould not beone of the— if not the — happiest girls in the world because one of— if not the — most amazing,...
  I wish you a Happy Birthday!Although I wish you a happy every dayfor I need you to know you’re specialon all days and not but one. I didn...
Poetry is pointless.  I mean, if I can get my point across frankly and succinctly, why bother with form and rhythm. Time is scarce.   ...