I am a member of the Muskogee people. I'm a poet, a musician, a dreamer of sorts, a questioner. Like everyone else, I'm looking for answers of some sort or the other.
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Bottom line, I have to follow what my soul says, or my spirit. And my spirit said that poetry and the arts should be without borders, should be without political borders.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of artistic expression being free from political constraints.
Joy Harjo expresses a profound belief that art, especially poetry, transcends national and political boundaries. By asserting that her soul inspires her to create without borders, she advocates for the idea that artistic expression should unite people, rather than be divided by political differences.
Themes
ArtPoetryFreedomExpressionSpirit
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during an art exhibit to promote inclusivity and freedom of expression.
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I don't like this romanticization of Indian people in which Indian people are looked at as spiritual saviors, as people who have always taken care of the land. We're human beings. But I think different cultures have developed different aspects of humanness.
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