There are days we live_x000D_ as if death were nowhere_x000D_ in the background; from joy _x000D_ to joy to joy, from wing to wing,_x000D_ from blossom to blossom to_x000D_ impossible blossom, to sweet impossible blossom.
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Every time you write a poem it’s apocalyptic. You’re revealing who you really are to yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing poetry exposes one's inner self and truths.
This quote by Li-Young Lee highlights the profound nature of poetry as a form of self-exploration and revelation. Each poem acts as a personal apocalypse, unveiling hidden emotions, thoughts, and aspects of the self that one may not fully comprehend until they are expressed through the written word, suggesting that the act of creation is both transformative and illuminating.
Themes
PoetrySelf-DiscoveryTruthExpressionIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a poetry workshop, to encourage participants to explore their inner thoughts.
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