On “not to the swift” - Thanks Mike! Good to know what works in any given poem. You are much appreciated 🙏🏻🕊🌷

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On "piecemeal" - Thanks DavidRLM, that is so true! And that something however little or significant is sometimes the only thing we have of the other person. Much appreciated, as always 🙏🏻🕊️🌷

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Hi Nigel, thanks for the like. Enjoying your work also.

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Thank you Rich Brewer. I too enjoy reading your work.
Naomi

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for the like, really enjoy your work.

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Thanks for liking my poem 🌷and for leaving word in its comment box; that means so much 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about branwell kent (poet profile)

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Hello Rolph,
I'm really glad you enjoyed the poem by Cavafy😊 The first verse of the translation is very good, but the second one isn't as close to the original meaning, so I found this one as well:

"Even if you cannot shape your life as you want it,
at least try this
as much as you can; do not debase it
in excessive contact with the world,
in the excessive movements and talk.

Do not debase it by taking it,
dragging it often and exposing it
to the daily folly
of relationships and associations,
until it becomes burdensome as an alien life."
(Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation)

Also, I'm adding a link to Cavafy's probably most known poem, which is worth reading I think:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51296/ithaka-56d22eef917ec

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Good morning Holden,
Your extraordinary biographical text in Greek in the form of a poem made me extremely curious, as it is very unusual, unique and special!
Was it translated correctly?
Greetings,
Rolph

"And if you can't make your life the way you want it,
this at least try
as much as you can: don't humiliate her.
"in the many contexts of the world,
in the many movements and speeches.

Don't humiliate her by degrading her,
by turning often and exposing her
of relations and associations.
the daily foolishness of her relations,
till she be as a stranger to a foreign fornicator."

C.P. Cavafy

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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Larisa, There is a discussion under How To Write Poetry called Early Works. I would love for you to join in. Marla

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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poets are best when they just write, and don't try to be a poet.

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Hey Flyntland, thanks for your much appreciated comments on ‘Admonitions…’ it has brought some validation to the work and thought put into. 🌷

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your humor is based in truth. I like that.

Comment is about Fran Isherwood (poet profile)

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I like what you said in your profile. Look forward to reading your poetry. Marla

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Thanks for the read/visit and leaving word, as always 🌷👍🏻🕊 here’s a link on Tarkovsky which I feel is a good enough place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpzPD9ONk0k 😊🎥🎞🎬📽

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Yes Uilleam! Life and and poetry like Jacob’s feast! That’s a poem in the making there 👍🏻🕊️

Comment is about Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh (poet profile)

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I would love to see more of your work. I can relate to all that you are saying. Marla

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Julia, looking forward to reading your works. Marla

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would love to read your poetry. Marla

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Thanks for the link mate! I hope others will avail of it as well. Would immediately this weekend but I’m quite situationally at the moment! 😇🌷

Comment is about Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh (poet profile)

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You are extremely prolific. So far, I like "My brother Michael" best.
Glad you are here.

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Welcome Yaz. Hope you like it here. Look forward to seeing your poetry. Marla

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Neither am I a fan of “counting” poems, John (Coopey). But I did relish the process and it’s result. Quite tough producing something under a set of restrictions. 🙏🏻 Thanks for dropping in and leaving your thoughts. Cheers. 👍🏻🌷

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Neither am I a fan of “counting” poems, John (Coopey). But I did relish the process and it’s result. Quite tough producing something under a set of restrictions. 🙏🏻 Thanks for dropping in and leaving your thoughts. Cheers. 👍🏻🌷

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Love the idea of writing every morning. I find if you are being honest with yourself their is always something worthwhile to say.

Comment is about K. Lynn (poet profile)

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"Can I Be Frank" is a great title. I have always looked at poetry as good therapy, partly because it helps you search out the truth, and truth is healing.

Comment is about Frank Pasciuti, Ph.D. (poet profile)

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Wow the poem is so nice

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Wed 16th Dec 2009 10:49
Quote Francine🙂

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Thank you so much Hugh...😌

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Thank you so much for your like...💐😌

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Thank you so much for liking my poem😋

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Thank you so much😋...it means a lot to be recognized by someone so talented.😭

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Thank you so much ...for appreciating my work.😊

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Thank you so much ...for appreciating my work.😊

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I am grateful for your appreciation, for my poem.💐
Thanks for acknowledging it.

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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Dear, Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh! Thank you so much for the comment on my poem To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible. But! Would you be so kind as to correct it? You made a misprint. With warmest wishes, Latisa

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Thank you very much for your appreciation of my poetry!🌻

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Thank you very much for your appreciation of my poetry!🌻

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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Peace

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Thanks for your gracious words. You are much appreciated. 😊🌷🌷🙌 RBK

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Thanks for your gracious words on A Rare Edition. You may be right about that emerging republicanism there. You are much appreciated. 😊🌷🌷🙌 RBK

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