Walk along the edge
Where the wild sea molds the beach
Climb a steep and rocky mountain
Up through the dizzying air
Drive for miles and miles
Into a red, dry desert sunset
Lose yourself in the
dark soil-soaked woods
Fill your head with smells
Look east to west
Touch the earth and air
And try
Just try
For ideas.

Remember,
The most brilliant writers
Sat endlessly in
too-small lamp-lit rooms
Paint-peeling walls
An ashtray and ready bottle

With their inspiration
Coming only from
Persistent memories.