Poetry and Gardening
I am devoting this post to a favourite poet of mine, his name is Brendan Kennelly. He was born in Ballylongford, County Kerry. Brendan has been based in Trinity College Dublin for many years; he was a lecturer in English. I still catch glimpses of him as he walks about Dublin. If he has a garden I'm sure that it must influence his creative talent. Brendan has written many volumes of poetry and his excellent website enables you to listen to him reading his own poems.Gardening or just having a garden or even a nice park to stroll through is a bonus when it comes to writing - poetry, short stories or indeed novels. The Greeks and the Romans used to meditate and walk in their grand gardens. It is true that most ancient civilizations were inspired by gardening and the selection of plants they could grow.
My own experience is that gardening affords one a quiet time to make planning and writing a totally natural and connected experience. You can also achieve this level of 'connectedness' with your creative self by strolling through a beautiful botanical gardens like the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Take time to visit the NBG between now and Christmas - you'll be pleasantly surprised by the plant collection and the friendly staff.
posted by Thomas @ 11:19 pm
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A nice post...
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