Most painters have painted themselves. So have most poets: not so palpably indeed, but more assiduously. Some have done nothing else.
~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827

Given our discussions about art vs. poetry, reflect and react to this statement.

Reflect on the following:

Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.
~Leonard Cohen