I guess what concerns me always is the need for a field, a…
“I guess what concerns me always is the need for a field, a rich compost, for any art to flourish. But however isolate or unheard you may feel, if you have the need to write poetry, are compelled to write it, you go on, whether there is resonance or not.”
About This Quote
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Art needs fertile ground; writers must persist even when unheard, because the act of writing is essential.
In simple terms: Write despite lack of audience.
Write regardless of reception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- poetry workshops
- personal journaling
- isolated creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to write when no one listens?
- How does solitude shape your art?
Isolation can stifle creative exchange.