Uniformity, in its motives, its goals, its far-ranging consequences, is the natural enemy of poetry, not to mention the enemy of trees, the soil, the exemplary life therein.
C.D. WrightRead
It is a function of poetry to locate those zones inside us that would be free, and declare them so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poetry helps us identify and express our innermost desires for freedom.
C.D. Wright emphasizes the transformative power of poetry, suggesting that it serves as a tool to reveal and liberate the hidden aspects of our psyche that yearn for freedom. Through the act of writing and experiencing poetry, individuals can articulate their innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing for a personal exploration of autonomy and self-discovery.
Themes
PoetryFreedomExpressionSelf-DiscoveryArt
In practice
Example use cases
Reciting this quote to inspire a group of aspiring poets during a workshop.
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