I don't think I ever had a morning where I woke up and…
“I don't think I ever had a morning where I woke up and said I'm going to be a professional poet. I know I've always loved poetry, I've always loved writing poetry and I've always loved sharing poetry. I've also always known that I wanted that to somehow be a very large part of my life and I'm very fortunate that it's such a large part of my life.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She describes how poetry became a central, lifelong passion rather than a sudden career choice.
In simple terms: Poetry grew gradually into a major life part.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and nurture long‑standing passions.
Themes
creativity
passion
career development
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- public readings
- teaching poetry
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Artistic identity
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How has poetry shaped your daily choices?
- What small actions can deepen your poetic practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical steps to monetize passion.