Angel Quote by May Sarton
“For me a true poem is on the way when I begin to be haunted, when it seems as if I were being asked an inescapable question by an angel with whom I must wrestle to get at the answer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Collected Poems, May Sarton, 1970
A genuine poem arises when the poet feels haunted by an unavoidable, divine‑like question that must be wrestled with to uncover truth.
In simple terms: Poetry starts when a deep, unsettling question appears.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unsettling question.
Themes
creativity
spirituality
struggle
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- creative block
Key Concepts
existential inquiry
artistic inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What unanswered question haunts you?
- How can wrestling with doubt fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective
The poem may never resolve the question, leaving lingering doubt.
