Inspirational Quote by Yusef Komunyakaa
““Title: Blue Light Lounge Sutra For The Performance Poets At Harold Park Hotel the need gotta be so deep words can't answer simple questions all night long notes stumble off the tongue & color the air indigo so deep fragments of gut & flesh cling to the song you gotta get into it so deep salt crystalizes on eyelashes the need gotta be so deep you can vomit up ghosts & not feel broken till you are no more than a half ounce of gold in painful brightness you gotta get into it blow that saxophone so deep all the sex & dope in this world can't erase your need to howl against the sky the need gotta be so deep you can't just wiggle your hips & rise up out of it chaos in the cosmos modern man in the pepperpot you gotta get hooked into every hungry groove so deep the bomb locked in rust opens like a fist into it into it so deep rhythm is pre-memory the need gotta be basic animal need to see & know the terror we are made of honey cause if you wanna dance this boogie be ready to let the devil use your head for a drum””
About This Quote
The poem urges immersing oneself fully in artistic expression, confronting deep emotions, and letting raw, primal energy drive performance.
In simple terms: Dive deep into art, feeling every raw emotion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intensity, let instinct guide creation.
Themes
art
expression
emotion
intensity
performance
rawness
Mood
passionate
raw
intense
Type
poetic
musical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- live music
- poetry reading
- dance improvisation
- nighttime creative sessions
Key Concepts
primal instinct
creative flow
emotional catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance depth with self‑care?
- What boundaries protect you when art feels too intense?
A Different Perspective
Depth can overwhelm, risking loss of self or burnout.
