Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poetry shows hidden beauty, making ordinary things feel new.
- In plain terms
- Art makes everyday things seem beautiful again.
- What can you take from it?
- Use art to see the world freshly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ordinary thing do you see as beautiful?
Another view
Not everyone appreciates poetry's perspective.
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