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“I was a happy young woman and I just happened to write poetry. I wasn’t trying to get anywhere, I was where I wanted to be...” Rest In love Queen!!” quote by Ntozake Shange
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““I was a happy young woman and I just happened to write poetry. I wasn’t trying to get anywhere, I was where I wanted to be...” Rest In love Queen!! ””

Ntozake Shange

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Source Poetry Collection: “Love Poems”, 1995

The poet expresses contentment in simply being and creating without ambition.

In simple terms: Happiness in being present.

Key Takeaway

Embrace authentic self-expression.

Themes

self-acceptance creativity contentment

Mood

peaceful inspirational

Type

poetic personal

When to use this quote

  • personal memoir
  • public readings
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

poetry identity non‑ambitious art

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “being where I wanted to be” mean to you?
  • How does lack of ambition affect growth?
A Different Perspective

Contentment may be romanticized.

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