Believe Quote by June Jordan
“As I am a poet I express what I believe, and I fight against whatever I oppose, in poetry.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Poet’s Voice” by June Jordan, 1975
The poet declares that poetry is a means to voice beliefs and resist opposition, using art as both expression and protest.
In simple terms: Poetry is a tool for belief and resistance.
Key Takeaway
Use writing to confront what you oppose.
Themes
expression
resistance
art
identity
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
creative
political
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- social activism
- public speaking
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
poetry
activism
voice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your art reflect your convictions?
- What resistance can you channel through creative work?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may not reach all audiences directly.
