I don't understand this man's fixation with bread, but okay.

Bread is just one of the many food items available. It's a staple in many cultures, but it's not the only thing that matters.

Maybe this man has a special connection to bread, perhaps it reminds him of his childhood or a particular place.

Or maybe he just really likes the taste and texture of bread.

Whatever the reason, his fixation seems a bit odd to me.

I mean, there are so many other delicious things to eat in the world.

But who am I to judge?

Maybe I should try to understand his perspective and see what it is about bread that makes him so passionate.

After all, everyone has their own unique interests and hobbies.

So, while I may not understand this man's fixation with bread, I'll try to be more open-minded and respectful of his choices.

Oh, Pablo, my first love.

I used to firmly believe that I'd never fall for a real guy because I was completely smitten with this deceased poet. However, now I have, and I'm currently attempting to pick out selections from Neruda's poetry to recite at my wedding to this real-life man. ;) The decision is incredibly difficult as I have a profound affection for so many diverse poems by Neruda!

"100 Love Sonnets" is undoubtedly the finest compilation of Neruda's love poetry in a single volume. All the poems in this book were ostensibly penned for Neruda's third wife, Mathilde, and many of them explicitly mention her by name. The poems are categorized as "morning," "afternoon," "evening," and "night," chronicling the story of their love from its nascent stages to the conclusion, when the poems take on a slightly darker and death-themed tone. The poems are deeply connected to the earth, dealing with the seasons, the harvest, the ocean, and the moon. I've repeatedly picked up this book to randomly read poems, but this is the very first time I've sat down to read them all the way through from cover to cover. It was an intensely passionate experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone, especially those who are in love!

“Por eso canto al día y a la luna,

al mar, al tiempo, a todos los planetas,

a tu voz diurna y a tu piel nocturna.”

XLIX

This beautiful stanza seems to express a profound sense of wonder and connection. The poet is singing not only to the obvious elements like the day, the moon, the sea, and time but also to all the planets. It's as if the entire universe is being encompassed in this act of song. Additionally, the mention of "your diurnal voice and your nocturnal skin" adds a personal touch. It could imply a deep affection or a special relationship with someone. The number XLIX at the end might have some significance within the context of the larger work, perhaps indicating a specific section or a particular theme. Overall, this stanza leaves the reader with a sense of the poet's vast vision and the emotional depth that lies within their words.

She looked at me with a soft smile on her face, and to me she quoted him...

"no one else, love, will sleep in my dreams. you will go,
we will go together, over the waters of time.
no one else will travel through the shadows with me,
only you, evergreen, ever sun, ever moon."

As I listened to her words, a warmth spread through my heart. I could feel the depth of the emotion in those lines, and it made me realize something profound. It was as if those words were a confirmation of what I had always suspected but never dared to believe.

It was in that moment that I knew for sure. Our connection was something special, something that could withstand the test of time. We were meant to be together, to journey through life's joys and sorrows hand in hand. The thought of having her by my side, always, filled me with a sense of peace and contentment.

I knew that no matter what lay ahead, as long as we had each other, we could face anything.

Magnifique! This is an absolute must-read.

The story within these pages is truly captivating, taking the reader on a journey filled with excitement, emotion, and wonder.

Every word is carefully crafted to draw you in and keep you engaged from start to finish.

Whether you are a lover of literature or simply looking for a great read, this piece is sure to satisfy.

It has the power to transport you to another world, making you forget about the stresses and distractions of your own.

So, do yourself a favor and pick up this article. Read it at least once and discover the magic that lies within.

You won't be disappointed.

One of the best collections in all of history.

Think about the paintings "The Kiss" and "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog".

If they transport you into their universe (into their planetary meadows), then this collection will please you.

The website links for more information about these paintings are it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_bacio_(Hayez) and it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viandante_sul....

Neruda describes love as something impetuous that wraps around you and submerges you. And he manages to do it in an extremely simple way, taking inspiration from nature.

These poems reminded me of those two paintings.

The love that wraps around, the simple but infinite love that doesn't care about reality.

The love in "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez. A very simple but very intense painting. When I saw it in person years ago, I was wrapped in its embrace for minutes and minutes.

But above all, this collection reminded me of

"Wanderer above the Sea of Fog". Those who read these poems of Neruda must let themselves be overcome by the winds, must let the ocean submerge them. They must not reflect on the style, but let themselves be surrounded by emotions.

If you want more information about the two works, you can visit the websites mentioned above.

If you like paintings and literature, I recommend La ragazza con l'orecchino di perla.

Uno de mis favoritos de Neruda es este libro de poemas, en parte porque crecí con una copia en mi velador.

Los leía casi cada noche antes de dormirme, y me aprendí varios de memoria. A veces los recito, en la noche, cuando voy sola por la calle. He descubierto que la gente me mira con más horror y reserva que cuando canto, jaja, así que probablemente me protege mejor de los ladrones y violadores. (Ya, pero ando sola exclusivamente por trayecto cortos, no se asusten, papás).

Muchas de las poesías están escritas medio en clave. O sea, uno no tiene idea a qué se refieren (o yo no tengo idea), pero son tan lindas, sobre todo cuando se leen (o recitan) en voz alta. Y me encanta cómo se dividen en mañana, tarde, noche, etcétera. Capturan metafóricamente una vida completa en solo momentos del día.

Yo recomiendo este poemario total y absolutamente. Es más, todos los niños deberían crecer junto a uno. A un poemario, aunque no fuera exclusivamente este.

Agregaré dos sonetos, en honor a la preciosidad de la poesía. Y a mis recuerdos, buáh.

El Soneto VII es muy emotivo. Dice "Vendrás conmigo" dije – sin que nadie supiera dónde y cómo latía mi estado doloroso. Y describe la intensidad del amor y el dolor.

El Soneto XCVI también es muy bello. Piensa en cómo la época en que tú me amaste se irá y se sustituirá por otra. Pero aún así, el mundo seguirá adelante y nacen nuevos ojos y crece el trigo sin lágrimas.

Los que me sé de memoria son el XLVI y el LXXVIII. El 78 muestra cómo los adolescentes nos sentimos especiales y a veces un poco emo. Y el 46 es simplemente romántico, a lo teleserie subida de tono. Pero romántico.

I am many peoples, and in my voice there is a pure power that expresses your silence.

Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, better known as Pablo Neruda.

Neruda, whom the translators and Arab critics have wronged. When he was placed in a closed political context and then the cultural Cold War took him out of the poetic text, he appears in these love poems.

It is as if he has reached the summit of poetry, that moment when poetry merges with life. So the poem becomes a desire and not just a memory of a desire, and the text becomes a field of fire that abducts the reader to the dream that love creates. The body stretches in the letters and words.

So the words have become living beings, and love has become a fusion of reason and dream. When the lover accepts to be burned by the fire of experience and continues to wallow in it, new words emerge as if it were a field full of wheat. Youssef Khoury.

\\n  Listen... a hundred is a lot.\\n
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Note: As I usually do whenever I complete a read that took me a while, I did a tiny bit of research on Neruda. I assumed that the portrait painted by every Spanish teacher who's ever taught high schoolers of this man was slightly restrictive. I know I should separate the art from the artist, as in "blablah Picasso made masterpieces even though he was the most disgusting man who ever walked this earth." But the fact that Neruda wrote a poem about his experience r*ping a woman is something to consider. I'm glad I knew that after I got through 100 poems on the beauty of love. Nonetheless, I can't pretend this information didn't taint my vision of this poetry collection, hence the three-stars-rating. Please forgive me.
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So. I'm obviously unmarried. I've never even been in love.... I couldn't relate to any of these poems. HOWEVER, I guess Pablo Neruda's talent shows in the way his words made me feel.
I've always been exceptionally bad at describing or critiquing poetry, and I doubt this will change today. So HERE'S MY FAVOURITE POEM HEEHEEH ENJOY (and yes it's in Spanish because I am incredibly pretentious).

No. 59
Poor poets to whom life and death
pursued with the same dark tenacity
and then are covered by impassive pomp,
delivered to the rite and the funerary tooth.

They -- dark like little stones --, now
behind the arrogant horses, laid out
go, finally governed by the intruders,
among the deans, to sleep without silence.

Before and already certain that the dead man is dead
they make a miserable feast of the obsequies
with turkeys, pigs and other orators.

They stalked his death and then offended it:
only because his mouth is closed
and can no longer answer his song.

This review offers a candid look at the experience of reading a collection of Neruda's poems. The author initially approaches the work with an open mind but is later affected by the discovery of a disturbing aspect of Neruda's personal history. Despite not being able to fully relate to the poems on a personal level, the author still recognizes Neruda's talent in evoking emotions. The inclusion of the favorite poem in Spanish adds a touch of authenticity and personal preference. Overall, the review provides a balanced perspective on the collection, taking into account both the literary merit and the impact of the author's actions.

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I really enjoyed reading this collection of poems. There were some that truly touched my heart and left a lasting impression. The words seemed to flow like a gentle river, carrying with them deep emotions and beautiful imagery.

However, there were also a few poems that I found a bit confusing or that didn't quite make sense to me. But I think this might be due to the translation. I have a feeling that if I were to read these poems in their original English, I would have a better understanding and appreciation for them.

The poems by Pablo Neruda are especially powerful. His use of language is both simple and profound, making it easy for the reader to connect with the emotions he is expressing. The lines "I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where" and "so close that your hand on my chest is my hand" are just a few examples of his masterful writing.

Overall, I would give this collection a 4-star rating. While there were some flaws, the beauty and power of the poems outweighed any shortcomings. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves poetry and wants to explore the depths of human emotion.

“so I wait for you like a lonely house
till you will see me again and live in me.
Till then my windows ache.”



“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 do 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.”




\\"Don't go far off, not even for a day, because --
because -- I don't know how to say it: a day is long
and I will be waiting for you, as in an empty station
when the trains are parked off somewhere else, asleep.

Don't leave me, even for an hour, because
then the little drops of anguish will all run together,
the smoke that roams looking for a home will drift
into me, choking my lost heart.

Oh, may your silhouette never dissolve on the beach;
may your eyelids never flutter into the empty distance.
Don't leave me for a second, my dearest,

because in that moment you'll have gone so far
I'll wander mazily over all the earth, asking,
Will you come back? Will you leave me here, dying?\\"

This intense lyricism and romanticism with elements of impressionism in many places bored me.

Did it have to be "Afternoon" to tell us that Mathilde liked him?

I don't want to imagine what he would have written if he had suffered a romantic rejection from his beloved Mathilde.

Perhaps his words would have been filled with even more passionate longing and heartache.

Or maybe he would have turned to darker themes, expressing his pain and disappointment in a more profound and complex way.

Either way, it's clear that his relationship with Mathilde had a significant impact on his writing, and it's fascinating to speculate about how it might have influenced his work.

Overall, while I may not have been completely enamored with this particular piece, I can't deny the power and beauty of his words.

There's something about his writing that draws you in and makes you want to keep reading, even when you're not entirely sure what's going on.

Maybe that's the mark of a truly great writer - the ability to captivate your audience and make them feel something, even if it's not always positive.