Crafts Quote by William Stafford
“A poem is a serious joke, a truth that has learned jujitsu.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems, 1962
Poetry blends seriousness with humor, delivering truth through playful paradox.
In simple terms: Poems are serious jokes revealing truth.
Embrace humor to convey deep ideas.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing workshops
- public speaking
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor change your perception of truth?
- When have you learned from a joke?
Humor may dilute perceived seriousness.