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.”
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.
Channel that excitement into writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- artistic blocks
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you capture the feeling when it arrives?
- What rituals help you transition from anticipation to creation?
The surge may fade without discipline.