It is my feeling that a story is not finished until it is read, and that the reader finishes it through his or her life experience, prejudices, worldview and thoughts.
Annie ProulxRead
But the only rhyme he could summon for 'out' was 'sauerkraut,' which lacked poetic glory. He let it go. The right line would come in time. That was the thing about poetry. It crept up through the draws and coulees of the brain.
Interpretation
Creativity takes time and the right inspiration will eventually come.
In this quote, Annie Proulx reflects on the nature of the creative process, particularly in poetry. She emphasizes that true poetic expression may take time to develop and that one must be patient, allowing ideas to naturally evolve rather than forcing them, as inspiration often emerges organically from within the mind.
In practice
In a speech to aspiring poets, to encourage them to trust their creative process.
It is my feeling that a story is not finished until it is read, and that the reader finishes it through his or her life experience, prejudices, worldview and thoughts.
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