Wow. Covering all the dilemmas of creative creation. Nice! And that's just it in a poet or writer sense, to achieve what is true in the moment of getting something down, what arrives, what shines light, what hides with darkness. Also, I think ambiguity and polysemy in our work should uphold their real presence as a force in our lives.
Got polysemy from Robert Duncan. His "Structures of Rime" poem (collected in a variety of his books) and "The H.D. Book" weighed heavily in my early work. From my perspective, contemporary art is still responding to the vast array and formidable scope of Modernists' efforts and achievements made in a few short decades from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Duncan was one of many who responded and extended Modernisms achievements and made it new. You have 'an ear for the sea-surge' in your work. Inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you. I will pull my modernist books off the shelf this summer. I teach the theater artists from those movements, but know less than I should about the poets.
Wow. Covering all the dilemmas of creative creation. Nice! And that's just it in a poet or writer sense, to achieve what is true in the moment of getting something down, what arrives, what shines light, what hides with darkness. Also, I think ambiguity and polysemy in our work should uphold their real presence as a force in our lives.
What a great word! (I had to look it up.)
Got polysemy from Robert Duncan. His "Structures of Rime" poem (collected in a variety of his books) and "The H.D. Book" weighed heavily in my early work. From my perspective, contemporary art is still responding to the vast array and formidable scope of Modernists' efforts and achievements made in a few short decades from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Duncan was one of many who responded and extended Modernisms achievements and made it new. You have 'an ear for the sea-surge' in your work. Inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you. I will pull my modernist books off the shelf this summer. I teach the theater artists from those movements, but know less than I should about the poets.
Another one, a rich and juicy one I will read again and again until it all soaks in.
Thank you, Susan!
Lovely, Ren. On the topic of wasps, hornets, bees 🐝...https://substack.com/@nreyn/note/c-85293932?r=3x6y13
Thank you! I haven't thought about that play for years. I need to get my hands on a copy.
The last three questions had me thinking of the Stoics. Another fantastic post Ren — a journey as always.
I am looking forward to catching up on my reading! (Exam weeks).
I have subscribed to so many stacks that I had to come searching for yours.