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“Probably when I was about 16 or 17 I started writing. I wouldn't call it poetry, even though I've referred to it as poetry a couple times. But I don't think that's right. It was more scribblings and stream of consciousness.” quote by Aldous Harding
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“Probably when I was about 16 or 17 I started writing. I wouldn't call it poetry, even though I've referred to it as poetry a couple times. But I don't think that's right. It was more scribblings and stream of consciousness.”

Aldous Harding

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Early writing was free-form, unstructured stream of consciousness, not formal poetry, reflecting youthful exploration.

In simple terms: Free writing before formal poetry.

Key Takeaway

Allow spontaneous expression before formalizing.

Themes

writing creativity growth identity exploration

Mood

introspective curious

Type

personal creative

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • songwriting
  • blogging
  • personal essays

Key Concepts

Stream of consciousness creative development self‑discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you recognize your voice?
  • How did early scribbles shape later work?
A Different Perspective

May lack coherence or polish.

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