Lifeworlds Poetry | The World Thinks in Poetry
Mar 26, 2025
A writer reflects on a transformative stay in a remote Vancouver Island cabin, surrounded by nature's beauty. They explore how poetry intertwines with the environment, sharing moments of swimming with jellyfish and foraging for salmon berries. The discussion culminates in an evocative piece that emphasizes how the world communicates through the language of poetry, highlighting our deep connection to the natural landscape.
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Cabin Retreat
- Alexa Linton shares her experience in a remote cabin on Vancouver Island.
- She describes it as a writer's retreat where she connected with nature.
The World Thinks in Poetry
- The world thinks in poetry, inspired by Robert Brighurst's "Tree of Meaning".
- Language is an ecology, with myths and stories as animate beings.
Words and Landscapes
- Alexa Linton reflects on her love of words and their connection to the natural world.
- She realizes words lack meaning when isolated from the landscapes that birthed them.