Quote by Ian Hamilton Finlay

But I can only write what the muse allows me to write. I cannot choose, I can only do what I am given, and I feel pleased when I feel close to concrete poetry - still.


But I can only write what the muse allows me to write. I can

Summary

This quote reflects the author's belief that their creative output is beyond their control and is determined solely by their inspiration or muse. The author expresses their feeling of satisfaction when their work aligns with the aesthetics of concrete poetry, a form of visual art that emphasizes the physical arrangement of words on a page. It implies that the author's creative process is a passive act of receiving and translating inspiration into written form, rather than an intentional choice or effort on their part.

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Poetry
By Ian Hamilton Finlay
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