Poetry as a Hybrid Art

The speaker describes the process of writing poetry as putting oneself in danger by emphasizing the need to be cautious of creating 'fake poems.' The speaker delves into their method of writing, mentioning entering a trance-like state with notebooks, drawing inspiration from their background in visual arts, and hearing musical patterns in their head when writing. They express a love for poetry as a hybrid art form that blends imagery, music, drama, and lyricism.