Poetry Quote by شمس الدین محمد حافظ / Khwāja Šams ud-Dīn Muhammad Hāfez-e Šīrāzī
““Sometimes I say to a poem, "I don't have the strength To wring out another drop Of the sun." And the poem will often Respond By climbing onto a barroom table: Then lifts its skirt, winks, Causing the whole sky to Fall.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Hafez, 14th‑century Persian poetry
Poetry can revive emotional energy, turning despair into a vivid, almost physical experience that lifts the spirit.
In simple terms: Poetry can lift us out of despair.
Key Takeaway
Let poetry revive your spirit.
Themes
poetry
emotion
revival
Mood
lyful
hopeful
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- meditation
- art therapy
Key Concepts
spirituality
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When does poetry feel most alive to you?
- What emotions does it awaken?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may not resonate if one is not receptive.
