Emotional Quote by Gregory Orr
“To me, poetry is about survival first of all. Survival of the individual self, survival of the emotional life.”
About This Quote
Poetry serves as a means to endure emotional hardship and preserve personal existence.
In simple terms: Poetry helps us survive emotionally.
Use poetry to process and sustain your inner life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- artistic practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you turn to poetry for?
- How does writing poetry affect your coping?
Poetry may not address practical survival needs.