Free Verse Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Pablo Neruda"A collection of free verse poems
24 total reviews
Comment from frierajac
I used to carry his book of poems with me. Lately I have read about his era in House of Spirits. If you like Isabel Allende, her best is 'Daughter of Fortune'. I love your poem and would have a better rating for it if I could. The illustration is fitting.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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I used to carry his book of poems with me. Lately I have read about his era in House of Spirits. If you like Isabel Allende, her best is 'Daughter of Fortune'. I love your poem and would have a better rating for it if I could. The illustration is fitting.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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Many thanks for your review, frierajac. A happy Easter to you! Many thanks for the book recommendations.Tony
Comment from Just2Write
I don't know much about Neruda - In fact - until I read this poem, I'd never heard of him, but I see that his life has made an impact on you and certainly on others. I love this Free Verse. It is exceptionally well written, and I love the juicy way you make your words do double duty. Truly exceptional - Wordsmithing is something of which you are a master .
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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I don't know much about Neruda - In fact - until I read this poem, I'd never heard of him, but I see that his life has made an impact on you and certainly on others. I love this Free Verse. It is exceptionally well written, and I love the juicy way you make your words do double duty. Truly exceptional - Wordsmithing is something of which you are a master .
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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Very many thanks, Rose. Wonderful to receive the validation of your six stars for this poem. Always appreciated! If you want to read some of the best wordsmithing in the world, take a look at Neruda. Even in translation from the Spanish, it is music to the ears. Best wishes, Tony
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Perhaps, I shall. I find my reading time is rather short these days. Long story.
I do enjoy great poetry, so perhaps I shall make that effort soon. Rose.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about a man that choose to join the communist party and have to avoid his normal lifestyle in fear of being brought to justice for his choice.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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A very well-written poem about a man that choose to join the communist party and have to avoid his normal lifestyle in fear of being brought to justice for his choice.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Sandra. Thanks. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A very moving write, from the heart and a great tribute to this man who won the Nobel peace prize. Great choice words which altogether make this free verse write a favourite with me, a joy to read my friend, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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A very moving write, from the heart and a great tribute to this man who won the Nobel peace prize. Great choice words which altogether make this free verse write a favourite with me, a joy to read my friend, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Dolly. Thanks. He was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
Pablo Neruda is one of my favourite poets, I,m just in the middle of reading a book of his love poems, but he had so many strings to his bow and through his political sway he often fought for the underdog.
An excellent write and fitting tribute to an amazing person.
Have a great evening
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Pablo Neruda is one of my favourite poets, I,m just in the middle of reading a book of his love poems, but he had so many strings to his bow and through his political sway he often fought for the underdog.
An excellent write and fitting tribute to an amazing person.
Have a great evening
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, YNWA. Thanks. He was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. His love poems are superb. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from ronnie k
Another perfect portiat, painted in words of rhythm and rhyme so illuminating that I can only describe this awesome poetry as a work of art
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Another perfect portiat, painted in words of rhythm and rhyme so illuminating that I can only describe this awesome poetry as a work of art
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Ronnie. Thanks. He was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. I felt a bit diffident about writing a poem to honour him! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Ulla
yeah, Chile, it seems such a long time that Chile was a no no if you had an opinion that didn't conform with them. A wonderful poem. It says it all. I remember reading about Pablo Neruda. You've composed a lovely poem in his memory. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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yeah, Chile, it seems such a long time that Chile was a no no if you had an opinion that didn't conform with them. A wonderful poem. It says it all. I remember reading about Pablo Neruda. You've composed a lovely poem in his memory. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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Very many thanks, Ulla. Wonderful to receive the validation of your six stars for this poem. Neruda, as you may have guessed, is one of my favorite poets! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from damommy
I like the flow of this free verse, and the phrasing/wording is outstanding.
Especially - "and cause avalanches amongst the stone-hearted" - Great description of melting hearts.
I'm afraid I don't know much about Neruda, but I know more now than I did, thanks to you. 8-)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I like the flow of this free verse, and the phrasing/wording is outstanding.
Especially - "and cause avalanches amongst the stone-hearted" - Great description of melting hearts.
I'm afraid I don't know much about Neruda, but I know more now than I did, thanks to you. 8-)
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Yvonne. Thanks. He was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. I felt a bit diffident about writing a poem to honour him! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from bhogg
Certainly makes me want to see the film. I particularly enjoyed your use of strong words and strings of words, well done. Bill
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Certainly makes me want to see the film. I particularly enjoyed your use of strong words and strings of words, well done. Bill
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Bill. Thanks. He was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. I felt a bit diffident about writing a poem to honour him! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Donya Quijote
Nice poem about Neruda describing his poetry in all its manifestations, especially his sonnets (I think), especially at the end. I love love Spanish, but I have always been partial to Castilian Spanish. For some reason I have never really warmed up to the Latin Americans. I do Sor Juana Ines, Marti, and Alfonsina Storni, as poets. It might be that so much of Latin-american literature has a heavy religo-political bent that I find distasteful or it could be that it is so very surrealistic and leaves me scratching my head. I will have to investigate further, as I am likely to find something I like. Nice biographical poem that does justice to sum total of this man poetry. .
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Nice poem about Neruda describing his poetry in all its manifestations, especially his sonnets (I think), especially at the end. I love love Spanish, but I have always been partial to Castilian Spanish. For some reason I have never really warmed up to the Latin Americans. I do Sor Juana Ines, Marti, and Alfonsina Storni, as poets. It might be that so much of Latin-american literature has a heavy religo-political bent that I find distasteful or it could be that it is so very surrealistic and leaves me scratching my head. I will have to investigate further, as I am likely to find something I like. Nice biographical poem that does justice to sum total of this man poetry. .
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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I appreciate your dropping by to review this one, Donya. Thanks. Neruda was a fine poet - one of the best, in my opinion. I felt a bit diffident about writing a poem to honour him! I understand your reservations about the coarser form of Spanish spoken in Latin America though. Thanks for pointing me in the direction of other Spanish poets. Sadly, I am only able to read them in translation. Best wishes, Tony