I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild an want it back.
Mary OliverRead
The challenge is to keep up with all the new poets at the same time I love the old ones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Balancing appreciation for both contemporary and classic poetry is a challenge.
This quote highlights the difficulty of embracing the evolving landscape of poetry while still cherishing the works of those who have come before. Mary Oliver expresses the sentiment that as new voices and styles emerge, it can be a struggle to remain connected to the traditional poets who have shaped the art form.
Themes
PoetryAppreciationTraditionalContemporaryBalance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the evolution of literature.
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