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“I feel that poetry is going on all the time inside, an underground stream.” quote by John Ashbery
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“I feel that poetry is going on all the time inside, an underground stream.”

John Ashbery

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Source Poetry: The Collected Poems of John Ashbery, 2000

Poetry constantly flows within us like a hidden river, shaping thoughts and emotions.

In simple terms: Inner poetry is a constant hidden flow.

Key Takeaway

Listen to your inner voice.

Themes

creativity introspection artistic expression

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • meditation
  • creative work
  • emotional processing

Key Concepts

Poetry subconscious metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your inner poetic moments?
  • What does the underground stream symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure practical expression of feelings.

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