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How have I never read poetry outdoors? Thank you for the update to my summer plans!

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Great - let me know how it goes!

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Have you read Borges ? I had a weighty book with samples of his work. Unusual is almost TOO MILD to describe it.

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Jun 29Liked by Jeffrey Streeter

Borges is incredible

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Unfortunately, Borges is so prominent in narrative, that is underrated as a poet. His voice is also impossible to forget.

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Jun 29Liked by Jeffrey Streeter

This is such a good point, exciting considering so much poetry is about the outdoors.

Also interesting to consider from a teaching perspective - I wonder if reading pretty outdoors would help it resonate with students better. Something to try...

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Thans, Evan. Definitely something to try!

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Reciting is also an art, and a good poet maybe is not his/her best reciter. Anyhow, poetry alive!

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Sep 8Liked by Jeffrey Streeter

Thanks for reposting this, Jeffrey! I love Neruda’s poetry. Disarmingly gentle at times, and brutal at others, reading his poems always me feel more alive. I especially love these lines at the end of The Fisherman (El Pescador): ‘…the wounded fish flapped in the light / harsh flag on an uncaring sea / butterfly of bloodstain and salt’ (el pez herido palpitó en la luz / cruel bandera del mar indiferente / mariposa de sal ensangrentada)’. ✨

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Thanks, James. I think that’s a good way of saying it—his poems make you feel more alive. Thanks for sharing those lines from El Pescador!

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Jul 2Liked by Jeffrey Streeter

"Honey universe" - what a great phrase.

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Thanks, Troy. All the credit goes to Sr. Neruda, of course.

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Your translation is lovely. 😁

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Thank you, Victoria!

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Jun 29Liked by Jeffrey Streeter

I love this! Thank you for reposting.

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Thank you June!

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