22 July 2005

Vortex


Chambers Dictionary on vortex: a whirling motion of a liquid, gas or fire forming a cavity in the centre, a whirlpool, an eddy, a whirlwind; a pursuit, way of life, situation, etc, that engulfs one irresistibly or remorselessly, taking up all one’s attention or energies.

Ezra Pound on the poetic image: a radiant node or cluster; a VORTEX, from which, and through which, and into which, ideas are constantly rushing.

Hugh Kenner on vortex: the vortex is not the water but a patterned energy made visible by the water.

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