Quote by Maxwell Bodenheim

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the color of the wind.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the color of the wind.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is an audacious and mischievous attempt to capture and communicate something as intangible and fleeting as the color of the wind. It highlights the elusive nature of poetry, as it seeks to embody abstract concepts and emotions through the art of language. Just as the wind cannot be contained or tangibly seen, poetry aims to evoke emotions and imagery that are ethereal and beyond literal interpretation. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes the enigmatic and imaginative nature of poetry as it strives to convey the ungraspable.

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Poetry

By Maxwell Bodenheim

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