tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post5091007915614275681..comments2023-06-14T07:29:56.176-05:00Comments on haiku! (i think.): Carlos Gesmundohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-29160488331324769382009-12-19T08:51:05.271-06:002009-12-19T08:51:05.271-06:00Beautiful and poignant. You've painted such a ...Beautiful and poignant. You've painted such a picture in so few words.Felicitashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365380167385885738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-13162977716870322612009-12-14T19:43:47.339-06:002009-12-14T19:43:47.339-06:00Sandra -- :) Thanks for your visit.Sandra -- :) Thanks for your visit.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-13649213086062983302009-12-14T13:23:30.176-06:002009-12-14T13:23:30.176-06:00well.......I can imagine a lot...!well.......I can imagine a lot...!Sandra.ifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861930312460679629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-60999311763941973562009-12-13T20:53:18.645-06:002009-12-13T20:53:18.645-06:00Hi Beth. I like that you see a positive angle. Lif...Hi Beth. I like that you see a positive angle. Life does present a number of options, sometimes we just don't see at once what will work best for us.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-20971667370497847632009-12-13T12:59:02.018-06:002009-12-13T12:59:02.018-06:00rain on our faces is cleansing and somehow can rel...rain on our faces is cleansing and somehow can release so much pent up stuff...<br /><br />that's my take on it...she released the umbrella to live a different life, so that she could step more fully into her own. <br /><br />thank you!Beth P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02621990661878989356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-31497351279535666492009-12-13T12:32:57.751-06:002009-12-13T12:32:57.751-06:00Thank you, Melanie.
Besos.Thank you, Melanie.<br /><br />Besos.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-34076234204564626122009-12-13T12:28:18.052-06:002009-12-13T12:28:18.052-06:00Thanks, Magyar. Yes -- Astrud of "The Girl Fr...Thanks, Magyar. Yes -- Astrud of "The Girl From Ipanema". Remains one of my favorites.<br />:)Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-43573015723756564962009-12-13T12:24:08.356-06:002009-12-13T12:24:08.356-06:00Thank you, Shannon.Thank you, Shannon.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-47013000047135514762009-12-13T11:25:00.081-06:002009-12-13T11:25:00.081-06:00This one I really like. It's so sad and yet lo...This one I really like. It's so sad and yet lovely.<br /><br /><br />love, MelanieCassiopeia Riseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625091389788114012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-82014180258046792712009-12-12T20:53:15.046-06:002009-12-12T20:53:15.046-06:00Fine work here, Carlos!
__Astrud Gilberto / Stan ...Fine work here, Carlos!<br /><br />__Astrud Gilberto / Stan Getz?<br /><br />'and when she passes, each one she passes says.... aaahh.' One of my most favored songs of the sixties!Magyarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834296565844877410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-90532392613631580552009-12-12T20:33:58.120-06:002009-12-12T20:33:58.120-06:00I love the power and emotion of this one, Carlos! ...I love the power and emotion of this one, Carlos! Wow.<br /><br />I think maybe you SHOULD teach again. You have so much talent and perspective to offer others.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-71971232475965428692009-12-12T18:49:30.732-06:002009-12-12T18:49:30.732-06:00Duna -- I think we all remember a place where we s...Duna -- I think we all remember a place where we shed tears because we were sad or even happy. Thanks for the lovely haiku. <br /><br />Besos.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-90532660346411508072009-12-12T18:40:39.688-06:002009-12-12T18:40:39.688-06:00Devika -- Thanks for the list. I understand what y...Devika -- Thanks for the list. I understand what you're saying. I have similar friends, which is why I wanted to know more about P. Neruda and his own experience.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-51060696727941626452009-12-12T17:04:46.243-06:002009-12-12T17:04:46.243-06:00lágrimas ,lluvia
ruedan las avenidas
redondas, rom...lágrimas ,lluvia<br />ruedan las avenidas<br />redondas, romas<br /><br />Un placer encontrar tu blog.<br />Me dejé llevar y te dejé un hayku.<br /><br />Me quedo siguiéndote.<br /><br />Besos.Dunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611313878097813206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-22077050005776400532009-12-12T09:36:26.614-06:002009-12-12T09:36:26.614-06:00Greetings, Pedro.
I agree -- la vida tiene sus mo...Greetings, Pedro.<br /><br />I agree -- la vida tiene sus momentos absurdos. Gracias por su visita.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-60901958454354996032009-12-12T05:03:10.157-06:002009-12-12T05:03:10.157-06:00Buena fotografías, es como la vida… al revés, absu...Buena fotografías, es como la vida… al revés, absurda… Un saludo.Equipo de Bitácora (M-L)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01006401151079342827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-45572792602185204532009-12-11T22:12:55.063-06:002009-12-11T22:12:55.063-06:00Aah missed the point,
I think I can understand wh...Aah missed the point,<br /><br />I think I can understand when you say You are intrigued by his politics and his poetry.....<br /><br />But natural I think, Carlos because a poet with a political affiliation has a very difficult predicament when it comes to writing as a normal poet, who writes for his own soul...its quite natural for an neutral reader to be intrigued...no?<br /><br />My belief Devika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-34634860325865846392009-12-11T21:58:28.739-06:002009-12-11T21:58:28.739-06:00Yes, that it could be read in many ways is truly t...Yes, that it could be read in many ways is truly the appeal of haiku and poetry in general as well.....and as one of my Language teacher said, "You see only yourself in poetry" -- good or bad...and I think thats the way it is..and should be, for its right appreciation :)<br /><br />But then its a secondary interest to know who/what exactly is the poet's view....our readings are Devika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-1787635680086251332009-12-11T21:35:19.651-06:002009-12-11T21:35:19.651-06:00Devika -- ... which is why I'm so fascinated b...Devika -- ... which is why I'm so fascinated by haiku. It can be read many ways. And I can see where you're coing from. Uncanny... but I sometimes re-read my old haiku and am struck at another way I could "read" it. :)<br /><br />I appreciate how you take the time to "read" my stuff. I am honored.<br /><br />By the way, could you please point me to a good book about Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-17967304661051092882009-12-11T21:17:17.545-06:002009-12-11T21:17:17.545-06:00Okay, as you say...rain must always be a time to e...Okay, as you say...rain must always be a time to enjoy! I am of that opinion too :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-53437347543073008932009-12-11T21:14:59.129-06:002009-12-11T21:14:59.129-06:00okay...in a way, yes....But when I said nature was...okay...in a way, yes....But when I said nature was against, I was imagining the umbrella broke as she stood in the rain and then "chasing" raindrops....seemed like all in all an ill-fated rain,<br /><br />anyway, nice to have this note, Carlos :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-51673447416209828602009-12-11T21:14:39.072-06:002009-12-11T21:14:39.072-06:00fourwindshaiga/Sandy -- Yes, that wasn't a goo...fourwindshaiga/Sandy -- Yes, that wasn't a good time to get hurt/feel hurt. (Is there ever a good time for it?) Rain should be enjoyed. Thanks for visiting.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-40685261163347479462009-12-11T18:42:54.246-06:002009-12-11T18:42:54.246-06:00Hi Devika. As I watched this scene from a coffee s...Hi Devika. As I watched this scene from a coffee shop's window, it looked to me like nature provided her a means to hide the fact that she was crying. That she had a broken umbrella was in fact fortuitous.Carlos Gesmundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916179663956556302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-28252628181724658402009-12-11T16:48:38.917-06:002009-12-11T16:48:38.917-06:00All in all, not a great time, but it sure makes a ...All in all, not a great time, but it sure makes a neat poem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683857436380057064.post-459930585741625412009-12-11T06:30:14.433-06:002009-12-11T06:30:14.433-06:00Raises many questions at this point in time...its ...Raises many questions at this point in time...its as if nature is against her....anyway, I like the way you did this, Carlos :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.com