Blessing Quote by Annie Finch
““A Blessing on the Poets Patient earth-digger, impatient fire-maker, Hungry word-taker and roving sound-lover, Sharer and saver, muser and acher, You who are open to hide or uncover, Time-keeper and –hater, wake-sleeper, sleep-waker; May language’s language, the silence that lies Under each word, move you over and over, Turning you, wondering, back to surprise.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Blessing on the Poets”, 2005
The poem celebrates the poet’s role as a restless seeker of language, urging them to embrace both silence and sound.
In simple terms: Poets explore language, silence, and surprise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both quiet and noise in creative work.
Themes
creativity
language
exploration
silence
sound
surprise
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- reading groups
- personal reflection
- performance art
Key Concepts
poetry
artistic expression
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence shape your words?
- What surprise do you seek in language?
A Different Perspective
The dense metaphor may obscure meaning for some readers.
