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Re: Soundscape

I don't think it's silly at all.  Who said gardens only
stimulate/soothe/interact with only one of our senses?  To me, in addition
to the eyes, aroma is very important.  And I go around the garden and
touch things, feel leaves.  Certainly taste is part of it (especially when
raspberries are in fruit, but also the various mints and other herbs).
People put wind chimes in the garden, and who hasn't sat under a tree and
been soothed by the sound of the wind in the leaves or a slow creak of the
trunk - or the gentle clacking of bamboo?  Do it, I think it's a
wonderful idea.

Reminds me of a favorite poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (just in case you
need more convincing):  

CITY TREES

The trees along this city street
 Save for the trafic and the trains
Would make a sound as thin and sweet
 As trees in country lanes.

And people standing in their shade
 Out of a shower, undoubtedly
Would hear such music as is made
 Upon a country tree.

Oh, little leaves that are so dumb
 Against the shrieking city air
I watch you when the wind has come
 I know what sound is there.


Hope that encourages you. :)  

By the way, I've found several poems lately that involve gardens, some
beautiful ones by May Sarton in particular.  Anybody else care to share
some if they have a favorite?

Bob
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