AUTHOR STATEMENT:
My poetry looks to positively explore human potential, with an emphasis on love, spiritual growth and self awareness. It is very important to me that my work remains as open, accessible and as simply expressed as possible. My influences vary from the great traditional English visionary romantics through to the distillation of thought and leanness of expression offered by the Japanese haiku tradition, the shining examples of Rilke and Gibran – as well as (being a fully committed free verse poet…) the later technical breakthroughs achieved by leading Scottish concrete poets Ian Hamilton Finlay and Edwin Morgan.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:
“To write and sell poetry at a profit these days is a minor victory and a major achievement. Scott’s words gently unlock and force you to face and look at the world with a little more optimism. There are moments of deep joy and others, which take your breath away with simple incredible honesty”
G. White
“Scott Hastie’s verse is sympathetic, humanistic and positively affirmative. Accessibility is the touchstone of all Hastie’s output. The spiritual element in his writing is clear.”
G.E. Jones
“Scott writes meditative, reflective poetry that is steeped in the traditions of English verse. Concise and richly evocative, he should be widely read.”
R. Godwin
“Via an invisible gilded chain of perception, Scott Hastie generously leads us through an enthusiastic re-invention of the possibilities of new experience. His inspired words bestride the world with such ease, touching the deepest sensibilities of human beings everywhere.”
Sahar Tavakoli
YOUR COMMENTS
Mahnaz on Starburst
Beautifully said.
Mahnaz on Understood…
I totally concur.
Mahnaz on New Poem – To know…
So memorable, dear Scott! Thanks.
Punam on New Poem – To know…
I love this, Scott. “Call me the breeze then”…how beautiful!
Mojo Bassey on New Poem – To know…
I loved your new poem, it’s a beautiful one, a fresh morning breeze…
Katy Jaing on New Poem – To know…
Hi Scott,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem with me. It truly brightened my day!
Geetashree Chatterjee on New Poem – To know…
Beautiful.
I guess our whole existence in this world of mere mortals is like that of the breeze.It reminds me of a beautiful Hindi song
My name will get lost
My face shall be altered
My voice is my sole identity
If you care to remember
Paul Cannon on New Poem – To know…
Beautiful lines, and the work of a poet is their legacy.
Don MacIver on Understood…
Beautifully spoken words, Sarah Claudine Day! Scott, your audience reach could not be more worthy of your words. How gifted are all those who aspire to convey our/their most cherished of earthly desires through anything quite so levitating, transforming and assuring? You gift us an arresting sense of hope and goodwill, my friend.
Don MacIver on Starburst…
Thank you, dear friend; thank you for it all!
Don MacIver on Mind Blowing!
Yes indeed! Scott, you have embraced your definitive style, distinct in its demure, and truly inspiring and gracious to a fault. Surely, what fault could one find bathing in the presence of your words? As we walk through life, we sometimes struggle to express ourselves in a way that fosters a divine grace of enlightenment and hope, yet from the heart and soul flows the most inspirative narrative. Godspeed, my friend.
Don MacIver on New Poem – To know…
And what finer legacy to leave than “some sweet song”; no finer recognition could there be, nor more deserving, dear friend! You inspire greatly, Scott. Your voice resonates through such generous words, gentle yet with such wonderful affirmation and tone. “To know”…you, is to embrace no finer gift through this art we so love and hold dear.
Banu Bidarkund on New Poem – To know…
Amazing metaphor used by the poet here…
William on New Poem – To know…
Scott, I think you strike some very apt chords in this piece. Lovely phrasing throughout but for me the breeze reference is an especially thought provoking one. Beautiful work. Thank you.
Alcess Lewi-Brown on New Poem – To know…
An inspiring legacy to leave!
Lynn on New Poem – To know…
An inspiring legacy to leave!
Ali Grimshaw on New Poem – To know…
“To know
True beauty
Is to never
Be a slave again.”
Freedom can be found in these words.
Pushkar Bisht on New Poem – To know…
I enjoyed reading it. I love these lines very much.
To know
True beauty
Is to never
Be a slave again.
Shari Robersts on New Poem – To know…
A lustrous testimony to a personal metamorphosis. This certainly is sweet music to my heart. Thank you for always sharing and leaving a beautiful breeze that will always blow.
Munia Khan on New Poem – To know…
You do look like fresh morning breeze dear Scottie. Amazing piece of work reflecting my own thoughts as it is the inner urge of all the peace-seekers in a world of tyranny. I love it. I LOVE IT.
J.T. Smith on New Poem – To know…
The minimalist texture to your latest creation is admirable. You’ve decided to allow the words to speak in familiar tongues. Days that elapse tend to make sense whenever there is a moment of surrender. You are closer to the center now. Continue to hear the sweet songs ache and motivate your soul freely. Thanks for adhering to a quiet sensibility. one that attracts metaphors. In a matter of a stanza or two. you have accomplished a more fuller composition.
Marja on New Poem – To know…
Beautiful and yes you do leave behind some sweet poetic songs
Vidya on New Poem – To know…
So very beautiful Scott. Our words are part of our legacy…love these lines – Call me the breeze then, / As I pass on through.
Neena Sharma on New Poem – To know…
Let me be the sweet gentle breeze for others to sense, hear and smell…
For The True Beauty doesn’t enslave anyone,nor does it give any pain but always brings Hope Positivity and Gain.
So Simple, beautiful and insightful Scottie sir!
Congrats… Hope the Spring brings us more Joy, hope and Love this time. Amen
Warm Regards
Neena
Dwight L. Roth on New Poem – To know…
Beauty and lasting memories are what we all hope to experience in life. Well done Scott.
Jelka Parabirsing on New Poem – To know…
Dear Scott, and So you did… and So you do…☘️
Lisa C. Miller on New Poem – To know…
Powerfully said. I like this line:
So flay my skin
Then,
If you must,
Because there’s times
When I think
I do not belong
In such a world
That looks to cage me so.
Lisa C. Miller on New Poem – To know…
This is a lovely poem.
I like this line: Leaving behind me
At least
Some sweet song
For others to hear.
Laura Bailey on New Poem – To know…
Wonderful words with great profundity.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Kim Whysall-Hammond on New Poem – To know…
Call me the breeze- I love this!
Sunra Rainz on New Poem – To know…
Such a beautiful poem, Scott. You captured a tenderness and sense of gratefulness that is really touching. I especially felt it in this stanza:
“Hoping I too
Will bring the best
Of my presence
To bear.”
Aria Ligi on New Poem – To know…
So sweet and simple. I love this! The end lines
Hoping I too
Will bring the best
Of my presence
To bear.
Leaving behind me
At least
Some sweet song
For others to hear.
Perfectly bookend the piece leaving the reader with hope and joy.
Tapan Kumar Ghosh on New Poem – To know…
Wonderful
Mary on New Poem – To know…
The comments here are a testament to how many lives you touch with your beautiful words. My life included. Thank you Scott. ❤️
Jane Dougherty on New Poem – To know…
So much better to leave such things behind than wealth and other things we use to gauge success.
Dee on New Poem – To know…
Another great piece. Leaving behind a testimony of the passing breeze.
Laura Laveglia on New Poem – To know…
The feeling of truly loving oneself and surrendering negative thoughts feelings is quite an accomplishment
Bravo my dear friend!!
This poem is truly for us to nurse and draw strength from
Thank you❤️
Ben Alexander on New Poem – To know…
For me, this poem is like a gentle breeze, carrying with it the essence of freedom and beauty. It’s like a soothing melody that lingers in your mind, leaving behind a sense of peace and inspiration.
Yvonne Osbourne on New Poem – To know…
“Call me the breeze then as I pass on through.” Sigh…lovely. And your ending, that’s all we can hope to do. You do it well.
John Rachel on New Poem – To know…
Wonderful work, Scott.
“Leaving behind me
At least
Some sweet song
For others to hear.”
The world would change for the better if everyone embraced this as their purpose in life.
Penelope on New Poem – To know…
Your words play like a song, the lilting breeze humming through life’s treasures.
Mrityunjay Dixit (Jay) on New Poem – To know…
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Merrill D. Smith on New Poem – To know…
Lovely, Scott. I guess that’s all we can hope for.
Rob Kistner on New Poem – To know…
Beautiful Scott. ✌
Rajani on New Poem – To know…
Hoping I too
Will bring the best
Of my presence
To bear… I think as poets, being witnesses of the reality around us, perhaps is one tiny way to do that..
Rosemary Nissen Wade on New Poem – To know…
Now that’s a worthy ambition!
Eric Erb on New Poem – To know…
If a song remains you have done well
Helen on New Poem – To know…
Huge sighs of contentment from me, not too much to ask .. to hope for. “The best of my presence to bear ….”
Colleen on New Poem – To know…
Hello breeze. This is an enchanting spell.
Gillena Cox on New Poem – To know…
“Call me the breeze then,
As I pass on through.”
Life and legacy intertwined. Very nice.
Much♡love
Brendan on New Poem – To know…
All we get is to play the music awhile until our breath becomes air. Well said, friend.
Mish on New Poem – To know…
Beautiful and insightful. I think we should all leave “sweet songs” on this earth. I especially love this line…
“Call me the breeze then,
As I pass on through.
Bjorn Rudberg on New Poem – To know…
This speaks to me of freedom, and the joy of leaving something behind.
Kim M. Russell on New Poem – To know…
‘Leaving behind me
At least
Some sweet song
For others to hear’ – that’s what we’re doing as poets.
Elwin Dillu on New Poem – Remember…
It’s an exquisite piece of writing with vivid expressions. The words seem to possess a piercing impact marking the presence of an intimate gravity capable enough to pull anyone into the same trance the author is in.
Commendable indeed, Scott!
While poetry is generally designed to connect us with beauty and emotion, Scott’s work goes beyond that in an important way: it gives readers the feeling that the teller himself is as lovely as the content, and elevates us to a sense that we are privileged to see things through his eyes. As his work gains a wider and wider audience, this phenomenon will become more fully recognized, but perhaps never fully explained.
Your poetry is simply beautiful, energetic, full of wit
and exuberant vitality.