“The world is full of poetry, but we must be poets to feel it.”
What this quote means
Gezelle tells us that poetry is not in the world, but in the way we look at it. A sunset, a flower, a face: anything can be poetic if we know how to see it with childlike, wonder-filled eyes. This quote encourages us to cultivate our sensitivity, to be attentive to the details and beauty around us. It reminds us that art is not reserved for artists; it's a way of being in the world.
How to apply it daily
On your next walk, choose one element of nature (a tree, a leaf, a cloud) and observe it for five minutes. Write down what you see, feel, and imagine.
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