Temenos Academy - Extended Lecture Archive S1E4 - A Poetry Reading by Wendell Berry, Kathleen Raine and Jeremy Reed (MC Robin Skelton) - First Temenos Conference
Jan 27, 2021
Wendell Berry, an acclaimed American poet and farmer, shares reflections on nature, community, and poetic traditions, emphasizing stewardship and simple acts of resistance. Kathleen Raine, a British poet known for her work on myth and mysticism, reads from Vernon Watkins, diving into themes of memory and identity. Jeremy Reed, an innovative poet, explores gritty rural realities and nostalgic childhood imagery through vivid readings. Together, they create a rich tapestry of poetic insight that resonates with the beauty and complexity of life.
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Heron Poised Amidst Sea Turmoil
- Raine reads Vernon Watkins' 'The Heron' describing a bird's still, patient watch amidst sea chaos.
- The poem shows attentive perception as a form of spiritual steadiness.
Old Age As Continuing Epiphany
- Raine shares recent poems of old age and an epiphany of 'brilliant, myriad instantaneous raindrops' at Dartington Hall.
- She frames old age as continuing epiphany rather than mere loss.
Identity As Memory's Continuance
- Raine explores identity in old age as echo and memory rather than present sight.
- She suggests being 'long ago' yet near to others' first loves and elsewhere's resonance.
