Holiday Quote by Ted Kooser
“Valentine's Day is the poet's holiday.”
About This Quote
Valentine’s Day is especially meaningful for poets, who celebrate love through verse.
In simple terms: Poets cherish Valentine’s Day as a time to write about love.
Key Takeaway
Write or share love‑focused poetry on Valentine’s Day.
Themes
love
creativity
celebration
poetry
Mood
romantic
creative
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal writing
- social media posts
- gift giving
- public readings
Key Concepts
literature
romance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love inspire your creativity?
- What poem would you write for a loved one?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone feels poetic on holidays.
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![“Time takes no holiday. It does not roll idly by, but through our senses works its own wonders in the mind. Time came and went from one day to the next; in its coming and its passing it brought me other hopes and other memories. [quoted in Peter Brown, Augustine of Hippo, p. 54]” quote by Augustine of Hippo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c2/augustine-of-hippo-2589_change_time-takes-no-holiday-it-does-not-roll-i_22609.jpg)