I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild an want it back.
Mary OliverRead
I know the sag of the unfinished poem. And I know the release of the poem that is finished.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the emotional journey of creating art, highlighting both the struggle and the satisfaction in completing a work.
Mary Oliver's quote captures the essence of the creative process, acknowledging the feeling of burden that accompanies unfinished work and the profound sense of liberation that arrives with completion. It speaks to the dedication and commitment artists experience, as well as the joy that comes from bringing their vision to fruition.
Themes
ArtCreationProcessCompletionPoetry
In practice
Example use cases
A writer might use this quote during a workshop about overcoming creative blocks.
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