A Poets View

Many great philosophers and poets have tried to explain the source of inspiration.  Simply put inspiration =  in spirit.  When we are in spirit we have no boundaries.  Our creative energies are limitless and have no sense of time and place.  Inspiration is derived from many different sources.  Although it resides within our souls there are outwardly sources which summon the spirit to awaken and create.  Many are inspired by music, nature or reading a book.  We all have unique joys which lend passion to our spirit and therefore are able to unleash the creativity within.  

For me being out in and within the endless beauty of nature always sparks my spirit and allows the creative energies to flow.  The photo above I took a while ago while walking through the botanical gardens.  I love trees, leaves and branches.  They symbolize life, confidence and change.  They are all different yet the same in their gallant nature.  The above tree fascinated me.  I saw the two branches displayed as a pair of legs which could either symbolize strength, something of a sensual nature or both.  Either way it is being immersed in natural scenarios such as these which allow me to be in spirit or inspired.  I think that is why I take so many photos of nature.  I am taken on a journey where I feel as if I am on another realm.  A realm of creativity which knows no limits and has no boundaries.As poets and writers we all know that when we are experiencing that creative flow we have no sense of time or place.   We are not aware of those limitations and as a result the spirit can flow endlessly yet with purpose.  So, my friends and fellow poets and writers, what inspires you?