How to be a Poet (to remind myself) i Make a place to sit…
““How to be a Poet (to remind myself) i Make a place to sit down. Sit down. Be quiet. You must depend upon affection, reading, knowledge, skill—more of each than you have—inspiration work, growing older, patience, for patience joins time to eternity… ii Breathe with unconditional breath the unconditioned air. Shun electric wire. Communicate slowly. Live a three-dimensional life; stay away from screens. Stay away from anything that obscures the place it is in. There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places. iii Accept what comes from silence. Make the best you can of it. Of the little words that come out of the silence, like prayers prayed back to the one who prays, make a poem that does not disturb the silence from which it came.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Poetry requires quiet, patience, deep connection to life, and reverence for sacred spaces, avoiding distractions.
In simple terms: Poetry needs silence, patience, and reverence for sacred spaces.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate quiet, respect sacredness, write mindfully.
Themes
creativity
mindfulness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
reflective
thoughtful
When to use this quote
- writing retreats
- meditation
- nature walks
- digital detox
Key Concepts
silence
patience
reverence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create sacred space in a noisy world?
- What practices help you stay patient and attentive?
A Different Perspective
Modern life’s noise can erode the depth needed for true poetry.