Drugs and Poetry
SIR,—I am presently writing, and assembling data for, a book on Mantric Poetry. This will include sections on the use of hallucinogenic and stupor- inducing drugs as aids to creative writing. Also non- chemical systems, methods and techniques (con- temporary and historic) used to nurture and guide mind-expansion into a comparatively purer creativity. Plus automatic writing (Surrealists), spontaneous prose and creative communication in states of 'clini- cal schizophrenia.' The book will, of course, concern itself with many other literary aspects which are, in some part, related to its theme. Its impetus, and direction, is an attempt to clarify the poet's true position as a medium transmitting creative energy from the essence, source; as a power focus centre. directing the magic sacred Word to and from the centre of things. Any material, information, ideas suggestions, in and of any areas relevant to suet a work, will be most welcome and suitably acknowledged.
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