"A revolutionary poem will not tell you who or when to kill, what and when to burn, or even how to theorize. It reminds you... where and when and how you are living and might live, it is a wick of desire"
- Adrienne Rich
About this Quote
In this quote, poet Adrienne Rich is emphasizing the power and function of advanced poetry. She argues that a really advanced poem does not determine violent actions or supply theoretical structures for change. Rather, it functions as a suggestion of the current truth and possible future possibilities. It sparks a desire for modification and serves as a guide for where, when, and how one is living and might live. To put it simply, an advanced poem is not a call to action, however rather a source of inspiration and motivation for people to envision and pursue a better world.
This quote is written / told by Adrienne Rich between May 16, 1929 and March 27, 2012. She was a famous Poet from USA.
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