I am a member of the Muskogee people. I'm a poet, a musician, a dreamer of sorts, a questioner. Like everyone else, I'm looking for answers of some sort or the other.
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You just go where poetry is, whether it's in your heart or your mind or in books or in places where there's live poetry or recordings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Explore and immerse yourself in poetry wherever it may be found.
This quote emphasizes the idea that poetry exists all around us, not just in written form, but also in our thoughts, emotions, and various experiences. Joy Harjo encourages individuals to seek out and embrace poetry in its many forms, whether it be through literature, live performances, or recordings, as it can enrich our lives and allow for deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Themes
PoetryArtEmotionExpressionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of the arts, one might use this quote to highlight the multifaceted nature of poetry.
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