Character Quote by Sarah Kay
“I fell in love with poetry through storytelling, so my poetry tends to be fairly narrative. I like characters, I like having a beginning, middle, and ending, though not necessarily in that order.”
About This Quote
Source Spoken Word Performance, The Moth, 2015
Poetry can be a story, using characters and arcs to convey emotion, even if the structure is non‑linear.
In simple terms: Storytelling shapes poetic expression.
Key Takeaway
Blend narrative flow with poetic language.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
poetry
structure
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- live readings
- personal journaling
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
narrative arc
character development
voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What narrative element makes your poem most vivid?
- How does breaking order affect emotional impact?
A Different Perspective
Non‑linear order may confuse some listeners.
