Your umbrella is so aptly shown as a membrane between you
and the harsh elements of life. Although there is a sadness
that permeates your impeccably chosen words, I can feel the
strength that underlies your mood and your tenuous steps.
You have a beautiful soul, Ruan. I'm so glad you share bits
of it, with all, perhaps, but with me personally.
I long for rain. It has been a long, hot, and very dry summer and hundreds of wildfires continue to destroy forests in this province. I find your verses soothing as I anticipate the coming of autumn and with it, blessed rain I hope for. Thank you for sharing this gift, Ruan.
Who can find a rhyme for "umbrella"?
Even without that accomplishment, it's a very pleasing poem that makes me want to get out there and splash through the rain, too!
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
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and the harsh elements of life. Although there is a sadness
that permeates your impeccably chosen words, I can feel the
strength that underlies your mood and your tenuous steps.
You have a beautiful soul, Ruan. I'm so glad you share bits
of it, with all, perhaps, but with me personally.
Love and best wishes to you,
Régis
Sandie
Even without that accomplishment, it's a very pleasing poem that makes me want to get out there and splash through the rain, too!
Connie