Concern Quote by Edward Hirsch
“I would keep in mind to a young poet that you are entering into something that is very important, that has always been important in terms of human concerns.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Poet’s Responsibility,” 2003, Poetry Magazine
He urges young poets to recognize the profound social impact of their work.
In simple terms: Poetry matters for human concerns.
Take writing seriously as a social act.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- public readings
- activist writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What issues can poetry address?
- How to make poetry relevant today?
Poetry may be undervalued in mainstream culture.