but as God said, crossing his legs, I see where I have…
“but as God said, crossing his legs, I see where I have made plenty of poets but not so very much poetry.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Poetry should flow naturally; forced effort yields shallow verses.
In simple terms: Forced poetry feels shallow.
Write authentically, not laboriously.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal journaling
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when a poem is over‑worked?
- What practices keep writing spontaneous?
Perfectionism can stifle expression.