Renowned Saint Lucian playwright and poet Derek Walcott was awarded the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. He frequently discussed the vitality he perceived in Allen Ginsberg's writing, particularly in poems such as "Kaddish" and "Howl." Walcott claims that these poems have a profoundly resonant spiritual energy, akin to the chanting voice of a Jewish cantor during religious ceremonies.

Walcott thought that contemporary poetry had lost its emotional depth and had become overly cerebral. Ginsberg's work, in his opinion, was unique since it expressed unadulterated emotion and spirit in addition to ideas. Walcott believed that many modern poets lacked this emotional depth in their work, which caused their expression to become monotonous.

Think of contemporary poetry as a carefully designed garden with every element in its proper place. Even though this may be lovely in its own right, it frequently lacks the vitality and beauty of wildflowers, which grow unhindered by planning or regulations. Like these wildflowers, Ginsberg's poems are vibrant, full of surprising turns, and genuinely touching.

Walcott appreciated Ginsberg's ability to poignantly and powerfully combine personal experience with more general social criticism. This method of approaching poetry gives readers the impression that they are actually a part of the work rather than merely viewing it from a distance. Walcott placed a great importance on this relationship between the poet and the reader.

By bringing Ginsberg's work to light, Walcott hoped to encourage other poets to look for deeper forms of expression, striving for poetry that is not only thought-provoking but also alive and emotionally resonant.