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Sonnet XVII - Pablo Neruda (Great Poetry Workshop)
I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz
Or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off
I love you as certain dark things to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul
I love you as the plant that never blooms
But carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
Thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
Risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride
So I love you because I know no other way
Than this, where I does not exist, nor you,
So close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
So close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.
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Free verse
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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Comments
Seren
Wed, 2013-02-13 03:53
Sonnet XVII
This is one of the many great poems that Pablo Neruda wrote this poem came to light in the movie "Patch Adams" its exquisitely written and it tells of a quiet dark love he writes so passionately that one cannot fail to be moved
This poem speaks to me on many levels
Jayne-Chloe
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Ian.T
Wed, 2013-02-13 04:15
Jayne
This is one for my memories, that hold that rose for ever..
A beautiful meaningful piece to someone who is a secret..
Thank you for finding and loving this great Sonnet.
One thing I do regret about being older, there seems to be a shortage of time to read all those things that I have missed or to do all those things I would like to have done.
I wonder how many regrets we hold in each facet of our beings and the thoughts brought out by a write such as this one,
Take care young lady, I am content with nearly all the things I have left undone but that is another story and a secret LOL,
Yours as always Ian.T
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There are a million reasons to believe in yourself,
So find more reasons to believe in others..
Seren
Wed, 2013-02-13 07:24
I have many poems I've yet to
I have many poems I've yet to read I have a 700 page book with all of Pablo Nerudas poems there isn't a week that goes past that I don't find a new (or old in some cases
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I'm very happy you liked this one it's a personal favourite of mine
Love Jc xxx
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
S.G. Blue
Wed, 2013-02-13 14:55
This is my favorite poem of
This is my favorite poem of all time. I especially love reading in it's original Spanish. So beautiful.
Seren
Thu, 2013-03-28 02:32
its also a personal favourite
its also a personal favourite of mine thanks for rereading and enjoying it I dont speak spanish but I wish I could
cheers JC x
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Barbara Writes
Wed, 2013-02-13 14:59
Beautiful poem
It's on my list of great poem. I'm glad you posted it
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Seren
Thu, 2013-03-28 02:43
Thanks Barbara
I am very happy you liked this one its one of my all time favourites
thank you for reading it
love JC xxx
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Barbara Writes
Sat, 2013-04-13 00:42
You're welcome
.....(;.
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scribbler
Wed, 2013-02-13 16:57
Hi Jayne
No surprise your choice of author lol. Even in translation the intensity of love comes through. Would I be correct to assume this rhymes in original language? It feels like it might. BTW check typo line 13. Not being multilingual that about takes care of all I can contribute about this poem lol..............stan
Seren
Thu, 2013-03-28 02:46
Smile
No guesses who I would choose I do so love his verse, I cant say if it rhymes in the original language but I will find out and let you know, you have me wondering now :P
thanks for reading and leaving a comment
love JC x
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
BlueDemon77
Thu, 2013-02-14 04:43
Great poem
Hands down, whatever nebulous qualifications of a "Great" poem are contained here.
Applause!
Ron
Blue Demon77
"What I want is to be what I was before the knife,
before the brooch pin, before the salve, fixed me in this parenthesis:
Horses fluent in the wind. A place, a time gone out of mind."
The Eye Mote-Sylvia Plath
Seren
Thu, 2013-03-28 02:47
thanks Ron
I am very happy you liked this one !! thanks for the read and the comment
love JC xxx
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats