31 Poetry Quotes To Inspire

Poetry has an extraordinary ability to distill profound thoughts and complex emotions into just a few lines. Each verse can open up a world of imagination, offering solace, insight, and inspiration. Whether you're an avid reader, a budding poet, or simply in search of a touch of beauty in your day, the right words can ignite a spark within you. We've curated a collection of the top 31 poetry quotes that encapsulate the essence of human experience and creativity. Let these timeless expressions from celebrated poets guide you, uplift you, and inspire your own journey.

1. “The emmet's inch and eagle's mileMake lame philosophy to smile.He who doubts from what he seesWill ne'er believe, do what you please.- "Auguries of Innocence” - William Blake

2. “When I talk of taking a trip I mean forever.” - Adrienne Rich

3. “Poetry should be like 'Uh-huh. Baby has to have it.” - Chelsey Minnis

4. “the light too brief to finish any work —the woman seeks to amplify the dark” - Leatha Kendrick

5. “Ah, me resisto, mas me tienes toda, tú, que nunca serás del todo mío.” - Alfonsina Storni

6. “أُريدُ جسدي وروحي سالميْنِ من شظيةِ الماضي” - علي محمود خضير

7. “Перегортаю записник,Коли нестає сил.Люди зо зброєю:— Вірші можна писати олівцем,На старих ґазетах, кривавих сорочках,Вугликом на бетонній стіні,В окопах,Коли на тебе плюють І стають чоботами…” - Юрій Завадський

8. “The rules of life are nothing that cannot be fixed.” - Shannon A Thompson

9. “Unforgiveness,splinter in your breastbone, lives there lodged like a small tree.Withers in winter, looms in spring. Its fruit is sweet on first bite, then turns into the taste of your own flesh.” - Katerina Stoykova Klemer

10. “Even if you are alone you wage war with yourself.” - Dejan Stojanovic

11. “What we call life is only talk of nature.” - Dejan Stojanovic

12. “You don’t know anything, but I know even less.” - Dejan Stojanovic

13. “If you are good, they say you are weak.” - Dejan Stojanovic

14. “A big desire is not enough to meet the expectations of lost dreams.” - Dejan Stojanovic

15. “Although all days are equally long regardless of the season, some days are long not only seasonally but by rewards they offer.” - Dejan Stojanovic

16. “Every thought about death takes a moment of life away.” - Dejan Stojanovic

17. “Without pleasure there is no sight or measure.” - Dejan Stojanovic

18. “Nothing reminds us of an awakening more than rain.” - Dejan Stojanovic

19. “Get out, but don't cause unneeded accidents.” - Dejan Stojanovic

20. “To write good poems is the secret of brevity.” - Dejan Stojanovic

21. “In an endless silence even screams sound silent.” - Dejan Stojanovic

22. “It is futile to spend time telling stories about the fleetness of each day.” - Dejan Stojanovic

23. “He awaits himself while walking, out of the icy circle to escape.” - Dejan Stojanovic

24. “Neither alive nor dead; No one lets up, No one wins.” - Dejan Stojanovic

25. “I travel, always arriving in the same place.” - Dejan Stojanovic

26. “Wherever I go, I meet myself.” - Dejan Stojanovic

27. “...sombra que sucesivo anhela el viento...” - Francisco de Quevedo

28. “...at morning, I'm unruffled - I'll sit with my tea and Muse Cat beside me and listen to the soft chime of the grandfather clock...” - John Geddes

29. “Oh dear sunday, I want to sleep in your arms and have fun day.” - Santosh Kalwar

30. “Bezgove ure"To je stari bezeg za hišo. To so bezgove ure.Grozljivo zelena tesnoba listov.Črnikasta barva jagod. Grenki bezgov čas pred nevihto. Pod zidom vetje kopriv.Nepokošena trava.Za zidom soba.Preležani duh samskih stricev.Votlo bezgovo steblo nedelje.Poobedna tihota.Rdečkasti peclji jagod.Njihov plehki, pusti okusv bezgovem spancu.Sladke sline zorijov medlečih ustih dečkov,ki slonijo ob bezgovih bokih hiš.” - Kajetan Kovič

31. “Only union with you gives joy. The rest if tearing down one building to put up another.” - Rumi