Poetry Quote by Donald Hall
““I read poems for the pleasure of the mouth. My heart is in my mouth, and the sound of poetry is the way in." ~from an interview in Narrative magazine””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Narrative Magazine, date unknown
Poetry is experienced through the senses, especially the mouth, linking feeling and sound.
In simple terms: Poetry is felt in the mouth and heart.
Key Takeaway
Engage all senses when reading poetry.
Themes
art
sensory experience
emotion
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- public speaking
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bodily sensation affect your interpretation of a poem?
- Can you hear the poem without reading it?
A Different Perspective
May not capture the intellectual aspects of poetry.
