Emotional Quote by Stephen Dobyns
“One writes a poem when one is so taken up by an emotional concept that one is unable to remain silent.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely personal collection
When emotion overwhelms, silence is impossible, prompting poetic expression.
In simple terms: Strong feelings force us to write.
Key Takeaway
Channel intense emotions into writing.
Themes
creativity
emotion
expression
Mood
introspective
passionate
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing therapy
- personal journaling
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Poetry
emotional catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to write?
- What emotions inspire your best work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook nuance in favor of feeling.
![“I majored in English in college and that was my major in graduate school before switching to creative writing. I read a lot of [Charles] Dickens and [Anthony ] Trollope, but there was lots of stuff I hadn't read like Thackeray's "Vanity Fair," which is so well written and funny.” quote by Stephen Dobyns](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/693/stephen-dobyns-13599_college_i-majored-in-english-in-college-and-that_1010174.jpg)
