Apprehension Quote by Dorianne Laux
“Poetry is an intimate act. It's about bringing forth something that's inside you--whether it is a memory, a philosophical idea, a deep love for another person or for the world, or an apprehension of the spiritual. It's about making something, in language, which can be transmitted to others--not as information, or polemic, but as irreducible art.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Poetry” in The Writer’s Digest, 2015
Poetry translates deep inner experiences into language that becomes shared, non‑didactic art.
In simple terms: Poetry shares inner feelings as art.
Key Takeaway
Write from the heart.
Themes
creativity
expression
empathy
art
communication
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teaching writing
- therapy sessions
- public readings
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
psychology of art
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truth do you wish to convey?
- How can you make your poem more relatable?
A Different Perspective
Poetry can be inaccessible to those unfamiliar with its forms.
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