Computer Quote by Marge Piercy
“The mind wraps itself around a poem. It is almost sensual, particularly if you work on a computer. You can turn the poem round and about and upside down, dancing with it a kind of bolero of two snakes twisting and coiling, until the poem has found its right and proper shape.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Poetry of Code, 1990
The mind engages with a poem like a physical dance, twisting and reshaping it until it fits naturally.
In simple terms: Thinking about a poem is like moving a flexible object until it feels right.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the fluid, playful interaction with ideas.
Themes
creativity
interpretation
playfulness
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- programming
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
embodied cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical metaphor aid understanding?
- What limits does this view impose?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑emphasize sensuality, limiting analytical rigor.
