Boundaries Quote by Kim Hyesoon
“Since the boundary of the world of poetry is fluid, the language in it is also fluid. Hence, the language that is outside of the poetry world, namely the language that is not the language of poetry, cannot go into the poetry world.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: “Fluid Boundaries”, 2020
Poetry’s fluid limits mean non‑poetic language cannot easily enter poetic realms.
In simple terms: Poetry’s language is fluid; outside language stays outside.
Explore how form shapes what can be expressed.
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When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching poetry
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you blend non‑poetic language into poetry?
- What boundaries can be broken?
Rigid categories may limit creative crossover.