Desire Quote by Mary Oliver
“Poetry is a river; many voices travel in it; poem after poem moves along in the exciting crests and falls of the river waves. None is timeless; each arrives in an historical context; almost everything, in the end, passes. But the desire to make a poem, and the world's willingness to receive it--indeed the world's need of it--these never pass.”
About This Quote
Poetry flows like a river, ever changing yet eternally needed.
In simple terms: Poetry is ever‑present, fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Create and share poetic expression.
Themes
art
impermanence
need
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- public readings
- education
Key Concepts
creative writing
literary tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we need poetry?
- How to keep it alive?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may be undervalued.
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