My drama teacher of years ago, the marvellous Robert Meldrum, used inspiration in its physical sense - the drawing in of air to bring about a sense of relaxation in the body - a meditation on the act of breathing. It's never failed me. caleb -----Original Message----- From: Poetryetc provides a venue for a dialogue relating to poetry and poetics [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Andrew Burke Sent: Tuesday, 14 March 2006 12:45 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Inspiration ================== ============================================================================== The information contained in this email and any attachment is confidential and may contain legally privileged or copyright material. It is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are not permitted to disseminate, distribute or copy this email or any attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. The ABC does not represent or warrant that this transmission is secure or virus free. Before opening any attachment you should check for viruses. The ABC's liability is limited to resupplying any email and attachments ==============================================================================