Colleen-hoover Quote by Colleen Hoover
““Someone asked them a question about their poetry, and whether it was hard having to relive their words each time they performed. Their reply was that although they had moved beyond that--from the person or event that inspired their words at that point in time--it doesn't mean someone listening to them wasn't in that. So? So what if heartache you wrote last year isn't what you're feeling today. It may be exactly what the person in the front row is feeling. What you're feeling now, and the person you may reach with your words five years from now--that's why you write poetry.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Colleen Hoover on Poetry, 2023
Poetry connects past emotions to present listeners, making older feelings relevant to new audiences.
In simple terms: Old feelings can still resonate today.
Key Takeaway
Write for both past self and future listeners.
Themes
empathy
timelessness
connection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- performing poetry
- writing new work
- connecting with audience
- reflecting on past emotions
Key Concepts
emotional resonance
audience impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make personal pain universal?
- What makes a poem timeless?
A Different Perspective
May not all listeners relate to the poet's original intent.
