As a poet, artist and university lecturer, I am fascinated by the rhythm of it all. I pay attention to how things evolve through time and maintain their unique sense of transformation. Be it with words, ink lines or the process of learning something new, something special is always revealed. But one thing that constantly reminds me of rhythm is nature in action, be it urban or on the wild. 

When Nina asked me to participate with Replanting Cities, the first thing that came into my mind was a giant tree. A tree containing the memory of humankind. Past, and future to come, marked by rings of fire and extinction, rebirth and replanting. 

I thought deeply about a net of roots talking to each other in the deep forest. Talking in silence, by electromagnetic gestures unknown to sentient beings. 

I look up and I see a branch travelling along till it touches a neighbouring tree. A gesture of caring interconnection aware of its multiple ramifications. 

This should establish an opening. A beginning of resonant sources inspiring moving ideas, stories, facts and hidden knowledges about all green matters waiting to install new forms of urban living where nature acquires a wise reference point. ‘Yes’ she shouted. Let us look at it from a new perspective where nature and humanity make complete, beautiful and utter sense.

My blog contribution will harvest cultural fruits reflecting back the wisdom and intelligence of nature from multiple creative channels. Be it nature writing, exhibitions, films or any other form of human expression, my entries focus upon the indivisible interconnectedness between beings and planet earth via nature’s gateway into urban spaces.