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Awareness Quote by Anne Sexton

“Those moments before a poem comes, when the heightened awareness comes over you, and you realize a poem is buried there somewhere, you prepare yourself. I run around, you know, kind of skipping around the house, marvelous elation. It’s as though I could fly.” quote by Anne Sexton
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“Those moments before a poem comes, when the heightened awareness comes over you, and you realize a poem is buried there somewhere, you prepare yourself. I run around, you know, kind of skipping around the house, marvelous elation. It’s as though I could fly.”

Anne Sexton

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Poetry of the Moment”, 1970

Anticipation of inspiration triggers physical excitement, making the poet feel uplifted and almost weightless.

In simple terms: Waiting for inspiration feels exhilarating.

Key Takeaway

Channel that excitement into writing.

Themes

creativity anticipation joy

Mood

joyful inspired

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing sessions
  • artistic blocks
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

aesthetic experience psychology of inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you capture the feeling when it arrives?
  • What rituals help you transition from anticipation to creation?
A Different Perspective

The surge may fade without discipline.

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