Brick wall Quote by Nancy Boutilier
““Sapphic Chords On what marble stones would you scratch your love today? Spray it on brick walls, rap it in pool halls, hang it on the clothes line with you lingerie? Oh, Sappho! Would you swing a softball bat, wear lipstick, ride a Harley? What novels would you pen, what political party? Is that really tenderness in your final line, or do words hang for what you couldn't say? What remnants you left behind, too little but enough for us to know the luxury of your lust. Your heat, your wisdom, your passion - all left in fragmented trust. Oh, Sappho!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2022
The poem imagines Sappho’s voice echoing through modern symbols, questioning love, expression, and legacy, blending ancient desire with contemporary rebellion.
In simple terms: Sappho’s spirit inspires bold, modern love and artistic freedom.
Key Takeaway
Channel ancient passion into today’s creative acts.
Themes
love
art
rebellion
legacy
gender
Mood
contemplative
evocative
Type
literary
artistic
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- visual art installations
- musical reinterpretations
- gender studies
Key Concepts
feminist expression
historical dialogue
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern reinterpretation affect our view of Sappho?
- What forms of expression best honor her legacy?
A Different Perspective
Risk of romanticizing historical figures without context.
