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We have lost even this twilight.
No one saw us this evening hand in hand
while the blue night dropped on the world.
I have seen from my window
the fiesta of sunset in the distant mountain tops.
Sometimes a piece of sun
burned like a coin in my hand.
I remembered you with my soul clenched
in that sadness of mine that you know.
Where were you then?
Who else was there?
Saying what?
Why will the whole of love come on me suddenly
when I am sad and feel you are far away?
The book fell that always closed at twilight
and my blue sweater rolled like a hurt dog at my feet.
Always, always you recede through the evenings
toward the twilight erasing statues.
- Pablo Neruda, “Clenched Soul”
Franceso Hayez, The Kiss
Jennifer said,
October 8, 2009 at 4:34 am
I love Pablo Neruda’s poems. Haven’t read any of his poems for ages (or much poetry at all!) and it’s good to be reminded of them. Curiously, it seems to be a national poetry day over here and I’ve been hearing poetry on the TV and radio, so curious to find one on Museworthy too! Hopefully it wasn’t an unhappy recollection that caused you to post it … or if it was, that it served a purpose.
artmodel said,
October 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Jennifer,
That is interesting, how you were exposed to so much poetry in one day. I assure you, I wasn’t in on the plan! But Neruda’s words are good anytime, anywhere I’d say.
Thanks for your comments.
Claudia
Waverly said,
October 8, 2009 at 4:06 pm
happiness to ya.
artmodel said,
October 9, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Waverly,
It has eluded me more than I would like, but I’m trying to get there.
Thanks for your kindness, friend.
Claudia
K L Foster said,
October 8, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Claudia,
Those first three lines gave me those ticklish butterflies in my stomach. I’ve never heard of Pablo Neruda but I will find out more. The painting..wow! is the only word that comes to mind.
Putting all this together, it would be my guess that you just cast a love spell on some lucky person. There seems to be a warm glow emanating from Museworthy..whats going on?
Sorry I missed the last couple..very lively.
artmodel said,
October 9, 2009 at 12:40 pm
KL,
It’s more like a spell was cast on me than vice versa. Well, I’m not sure exactly. I’m not sure of a lot of things! It’s complicated. But it’s nice to hear that a “warm glow” is emanating from Museworthy, even though it’s not deliberate on my part.
But he is a very private person, and I respect him immensely. Therefore I can’t elaborate, nor do I want to.
I’m so glad I introduced you to Pablo Neruda. He’s one of my favorite poets. I’m also glad you like the painting. It’s a real beauty, isn’t it?
Thanks for your comments, KL.
Claudia
fredh1 said,
October 9, 2009 at 11:49 pm
I love Neruda too. Even better in Spanish, which I don’t fluently understand, but the rhythms and sounds are so lovely.
K L Foster said,
October 10, 2009 at 3:49 am
How wonderfully complicated these things can be! It is what makes being alive worth it all.