“Poetry is the art of creating a bridge between the visible and the invisible.”
What this quote means
This quote by Sergio Badilla Castillo celebrates poetry as a bridge between two worlds: the tangible and the intangible. It evokes the poet's ability to reveal the invisible behind the visible, to give voice to the inexpressible. It resonates in our search for meaning, where art helps us perceive hidden beauty in the everyday and connect our inner experience to outer reality.
How to apply it daily
Read a poem tonight and note an image that suggests something invisible to you. Reflect on what it reveals.
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