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“a poem is like a wine glass in which you can hold up a little bit of reality and taste it.” quote by Gwen Harwood
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“a poem is like a wine glass in which you can hold up a little bit of reality and taste it.”

Gwen Harwood

About This Quote

Source Poetry Collection: The Penguin Book of Australian Verse, 1991

Poetry captures reality in a delicate vessel, allowing us to taste truth in small, refined moments.

In simple terms: Poetry holds reality like a glass.

Key Takeaway

Savor truth through poetic moments.

Themes

art perception reality

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

metaphor sensory experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a poem change your view of reality?
  • What small truths do you notice daily?
A Different Perspective

Poetry may be inaccessible to some readers.

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