Accessible Quote by Billy Collins
“I think my poems are slightly underrated by the word accessible.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: Accessible Poems, 2005
The poet feels his work is underrated, perhaps because “accessible” is seen as a negative term.
In simple terms: Poetry may be undervalued for being easy.
Embrace accessibility in art.
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When to use this quote
- teaching poetry
- public readings
- literary festivals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is “accessible” sometimes dismissed?
- How to balance depth and accessibility?
Accessibility can broaden audience reach.