Poems Quote by Colson Whitehead
““Poems were too close to prayer, rousing regrettable passions. Waiting for God to rescue you when it was up to you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Underground Railroad, 2016
Compares poetry to prayer, implying it can stir intense emotions, yet urges personal responsibility over waiting for divine rescue.
In simple terms: Poetry can stir feelings, but act yourself.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for change.
Themes
art
spirituality
agency
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- self‑help
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
literature
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inspiration and action?
- When is waiting appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Divine hope can motivate action.
![“[poems are] crystals deposited after the effervescent contact of the spirit with reality. (cristaux deposes apres l'effervescent contact de l'esprit avec la realite)” quote by Pierre Reverdy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb1/pierre-reverdy-33281_crystals_poems-are-crystals-deposited-after-the-e_13424.jpg)
