I have seen from my window
the fiesta of sunset in the distant mountain tops.
Sometimes a piece of sun
burned like a coin in my hand.
— Pablo Neruda, from Clenched Soul
Black-fingered trees
Yearn to touch the sky’s palette
Aglow with sunset
Icy winter dormancy
Kindled by sunset passion
This Tanka poem was inspired by Valentine’s Day, sunsets and Poetry Friday, this week hosted by Merely Day by Day. Happy Valentine’s Day!
25 thoughts on “Sunsets Burning”
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“Sometimes a piece of sun
burned like a coin in my hand”…
No wonder why Pablo Neruda won the Nobel Prize 🙂
Excellent share, Bren… Happy week to you! Aquileana 😀
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Yes, he could say so much with so few words! Have a great week!
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I love your photo, I have taken almost identical to this, Brenda! The same flaming sun is shining on you, as upon my area of the country. I love the Pablo Neruda quotation. I have enjoyed his poetry for many years, first from my Mom’s Spanish practicing with us, along with my own Spanish teacher, Senor Donaldson reading aloud to us. The photo suited the verses.
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Thanks, it was so glorious in person. The sunset made all the rest of the world so dim and unnoticeable. I’m glad to think you shared the same sunset. 🙂 I wish putting pictures up was possible for you. Maybe one day.
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Like burning for sure! That is a beautiful sight to see like this with the clouds above! It’s so wonderful when the sun bursts through~! Yay for the sun! My skin is so dry! It’s ready for some moisture the inside heat leaving me parched! 😛
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Yes, it’s sure dry as bone here with the heat keeping us going.
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happy valentine’s day, brenda. what a lovely combo of pablo, brenda and pictures.
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Thanks!! We are watching the snow accumulate again. Shoveling in my future. 🙂
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Lovely post Brenda:) Have a wonderful Valentine’s day and may the magic around you fill you with joy ❤
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Yeah! We have been having a loving, happy time. Even to accepting a new storm. 🙂
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I love Pablo Neruda! ❤ and I love you poetry, and I love your photos! ❤ ❤ <3!!! Happy Valentines to you and your very lovely family! ❤
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He is the perfect Valentine. 🙂 I hope your Valentine’s was filled with love!! Hugs!
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Gorgeous capture enhanced by wonderful narrative~
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Thanks! I would love a decent camera one day. That sunset was glorious, and you only catch the tiniest glimpse.
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Wow, what a gorgeous photo and lovely poem too.
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Thanks!!
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Another beautiful moment by Brenda. I stopped in to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day too 🙂
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Yeah! I’m so happy you did. Happy, happy with lots of chocolate on top!
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A lovely tanka, Brenda.
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Thanks!
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What a beautiful shot and as always, your words 🙂
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Thanks, Andy! Happy, happy weekend!
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And to you 🙂
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Brenda, this is lovely… as is the photo shot..
Nice to be back in Blogland again.. xxx Have a great weekend ❤ Sue
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Thanks for your kindness, Sue. I’m sad to hear of your struggles, and I hope you can find some balm of love and gentleness here. XOXO and hope it doesn’t snow, Brenda
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