Reflections from Tanegarth: Poetry, Memory, and Connection

This chapter recounts personal narratives from a Welsh farm, Tanegarth, highlighting deep conversations about existence with artist Michael and exploring themes of nostalgia and loss. Through poignant imagery and heartfelt letters, the speakers connect memory, poetry, and the beauty of their surroundings, honoring relationships and the spirit of the land. They also discuss the art of memorizing poetry as a means of emotional resonance and communication, revealing how personal experiences enrich their creative expressions.

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David Whyte (davidwhyte.com) is the author of twelve books of poetry and five books of prose, including his latest, Consolations II, which further explores what David calls “the conversational nature of reality.”

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Who is David Whyte?

[06:25] Connecting with Henry Shukman.

[10:32] Low times in the High Himalayas and a yak manger awakening.

[15:17] The place from where David writes good poetry.

[17:22] Invitational speech.

[21:55] Catching up with the curve of one's transformation.

[27:58] A revolutionary moment reflecting on parameters and regret.

[37:41] "Everything Is Waiting for You."

[40:54] The secret code to life and the agreed insanity of so-called adults.

[46:47] Being found by the world in greater and greater ways.

[48:52] Asking beautiful questions.