tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post283678335772540626..comments2023-03-24T21:11:30.763-07:00Comments on English 101: Post #4: A Sampling of Other European PoetsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-89906397057349787582016-04-22T09:35:03.484-07:002016-04-22T09:35:03.484-07:00I really enjoyed "Blue" by Spanish poet ...I really enjoyed "Blue" by Spanish poet Rafael Alberti because the poet gives visual imagery of the color blue and the color blue just so happens to be my favorite color. So I really enjoyed visualizing all of the images he talked about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477098727632297406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-7156078230700549492016-04-22T07:13:03.973-07:002016-04-22T07:13:03.973-07:00Blue, by Spanish Poet Rafael Alberti, was an enjoy...Blue, by Spanish Poet Rafael Alberti, was an enjoyable read because of the visual imagery the speaker describes using the color blue. This poem had a personal reflective quality to it because I could picture most of the references to from my travels and life in general. The first line, “blue arrived. And it was painted”, is such a simple, yet visually powerful line. The blues described from: the Mediterranean, Greece, various famous artists, life and death itself, really made me appreciate the color I have taken for granted most of my life. The poem’s last line “One day blue said:-Today I have a new name. They call me: Blue Pablo Ruiz Blue Picasso”, left me smiling and wanting to read more references because Starry Nights is one of my favorite pieces of art.Teresa Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621794034839852054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-87976116109528532142016-04-19T09:56:55.893-07:002016-04-19T09:56:55.893-07:00One Night at Victoria Beach
I picked this poem bec...One Night at Victoria Beach<br />I picked this poem because it makes me reminisce on the times where all I have to remember of doing is eating. I can fill in the rest of the time with what ever I wanted to. Yet there I would be at the beach and think about everything that have done in life how it's helped and how it's made things worst. In that moment, the scenery helps me to know that where I am made everything in the past help where I've gotten. <br />Jasmin LopezJasmin lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555866523999263479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-9902124810169908112016-04-18T23:32:07.318-07:002016-04-18T23:32:07.318-07:00The poem that spoke to me was "I Give You Tha...The poem that spoke to me was "I Give You Thanks My God" because the author is being optimistic about being born black. He gives thanks to God for creating him the way he is and that message speaks to me because I should love the way I am. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192255286235641365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-80613683807594525072016-04-16T13:16:55.043-07:002016-04-16T13:16:55.043-07:00The poem that spoke to me the most "The Book,...The poem that spoke to me the most "The Book, For Growing Old." This poem stood out to me because I was able to understand the clear message that it is speaking about. How we all grow old and seem to fade season by season. How things die in order to be reborn or how things are born and then die. Bonnefoy does a good job writting this poem with great detail about life and death but more importantly age. Bernardo Floresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-23181878791742977552016-04-14T13:21:36.260-07:002016-04-14T13:21:36.260-07:00The poem "The book for growing old" whic...The poem "The book for growing old" which was a poem for me that felt with the key simplicity of relaxation. Although at the same time to enjoy life, and despite the horrible outcome of death that is inevitable one can still enjoy their life. The seasons set a mood of peaceful times and different environments in which someone can still live a fulling life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790883598354033672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-23554035277220333462016-04-14T10:47:54.367-07:002016-04-14T10:47:54.367-07:00The poem that stood out to me was "the book, ...The poem that stood out to me was "the book, for growing old" because it reminded me of a park. Something smoothing and relaxing. Looking up at the sky while time passes as joyful moments of relaxation. It also stood out because we are to busy living in the moment having a great time that we don't realize we are getting older, and before you know it, we are going to die.<br /><br />Stephanie HurtadoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-54786173300530291452016-04-14T10:08:05.347-07:002016-04-14T10:08:05.347-07:00"The Book,For Growing Old" spoke out bec..."The Book,For Growing Old" spoke out because everyone knows death is the end of all living things. But it also brings up feelings of living life to the fullest since all good things must come to an end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936790473008187150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-30858918371146042782016-04-14T09:57:55.549-07:002016-04-14T09:57:55.549-07:00Encounter (A sample of other European poets) by Cz...Encounter (A sample of other European poets) by Czeslaw Milosz<br />As the poet remembers a memory shared with another man and a hare. It wasn't because he misses them , but because he wonders of the afterlife. There are many that do believe in it and many that don't. Who really knows of the afterlife other than the people who are already there. <br />Jasmin Lopez Jasmin lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555866523999263479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-68657600475014956842016-04-14T09:55:46.228-07:002016-04-14T09:55:46.228-07:00The poem that spoke out to me the most was "T...The poem that spoke out to me the most was "The Book, For Growing Old", because it describes how we see death coming. At first we are enjoying our lives through out the seasons without a care in the world, but time continues to pass on. Then it will come that day when we realized that we've gotten older and how much time we really have left.Kalyn Dunhamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-83926743267967380862016-04-14T09:48:43.509-07:002016-04-14T09:48:43.509-07:00The poem that stood out to me the most in this sec...The poem that stood out to me the most in this section was "The Book, For Growing Old" by Yves Bonnefoy. Bonnefoy in this poem os very descriptive in this poem as he describes how the Earth recycles every year while one continues to age. In this poem Bonnefoy describes how growing old is somewhat graceful. What I really appreciate about this poem is how the theme is the about how growing old can be graceful. In our modern society we are so obsessed with being young. However this poem sort of challenges that by describing how graceful and wonderful it is. Morayo Olujumuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494117489906043571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-52314687417229505762016-04-14T09:32:46.682-07:002016-04-14T09:32:46.682-07:00Yes Bonnefoy's "The Book, For Growing Old...Yes Bonnefoy's "The Book, For Growing Old" stood out to me because it described death as a beautiful thing instead of some of the darker poems we have read. Death should be seen as beautiful and peaceful instead of dark and sad. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708150890035466822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-23163395291497777242016-04-14T09:20:39.225-07:002016-04-14T09:20:39.225-07:00The poem "The Book for Growing Old" spok...The poem "The Book for Growing Old" spoke to me because I just recently had my grandma pass away and it helps me realize that as each day or season goes by that we all will grow old. Also, that there will come a time that our flesh will no longer walk the earth but that is not the end of our life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192255286235641365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-41912830111654408712016-04-14T09:18:00.685-07:002016-04-14T09:18:00.685-07:00I found "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosz to...I found "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosz to be interesting and meaningful to me. When someone we love or simply know passes away, we always will wonder if they are in a happier place and what has become of them. We hope that they are at peace looking down upon us, yet we will always wonder because we will never know for sure. As time passes, we stop hurting and mourning their deaths, yet our wonder of how they are only gets deeper. Aracely Ramireznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-16837045008979893452016-04-14T08:26:14.273-07:002016-04-14T08:26:14.273-07:00The poem that spoke to me was "Encounter"...The poem that spoke to me was "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosz. This poem was different because it started out reminiscing about a time with a friend just driving through the fields and then it talks about how a hare suddenly runs across the road. Then a few lines down it suddenly says that the hare and his friend are both not alive anymore. It showed how quickly someone or something can be removed from your life. He asks where they went because he was curious. I think this is very common to wonder where someone goes after they die especially if it happens so suddenly and there is so much going through your mind.Brooke Mionihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711078818264797351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-81936799557339316612016-04-14T07:43:22.786-07:002016-04-14T07:43:22.786-07:00The poem, "The Book, For Growing Old" by...The poem, "The Book, For Growing Old" by Yves Bonnefoy was the poem that spoke the most to me. It speaks to me because it describes how people go through life living many experiences and leave a mark in the book of life when the die. It speaks about how getting old and dying is inevitable and therefore people should not fear their death.Cindy Magana Magananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-50241825366970969012016-04-14T03:00:15.400-07:002016-04-14T03:00:15.400-07:00Out of all the poems I read, "Encounter"...Out of all the poems I read, "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosv stood out the most because it describes about how memorable his or her past was. Only a true memory can be described in such detail that made an impact in their past. Everything is temporary and will eventually come to an end. The author made this poem so powerful, it captures the audiences attention filled with passion. "I ask not out of sorrow, but in wonder". I think this poem is trying to tell us that instead of feeling sad or remorse, but to keep pushing forward and to be more appreciative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001457846897315522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-16078904882606747042016-04-14T00:57:13.458-07:002016-04-14T00:57:13.458-07:00The poem that spoke the most to me is "Encoun...The poem that spoke the most to me is "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosv the poem speaks to me because it starts off with an inspiring start speaking about the memories and how riding through the roads. At the second part of the poem the love of the their life and how life is too short and memories stay but the person wont always be there forever. What I took out of this poem is that memories are important and we should not take anything for granted because once second you have it and another second its gone.Stephanie Abarcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251142695845704561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-24439824519436883312016-04-14T00:56:59.513-07:002016-04-14T00:56:59.513-07:00From all the poem, the poem that spoke to me was &...From all the poem, the poem that spoke to me was "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosz. What I think that the author is trying to say is basically enjoy every second because the next one is not promise especially with the people you love. I got to this conclusion in the sentence where he says, “That was long ago. Today neither of them is alive, Not the hare, nor the man who made the gesture”. We never know when someone's life is going to end it. This reminded me of some of my classmates from elementary whatever happen to them. After graduation everybody when to different middle schools, from there everyone lose contact of each other who knows maybe some maybe dead. I like the last sentence where it says “I ask not out of sorrow, but in wonder” because it is true we ask not of sadness but just wondering whatever happened to them. Cindy Primeronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-75971464767282820912016-04-13T23:54:03.983-07:002016-04-13T23:54:03.983-07:00"A Kind of Loss" by Ingeborg Bachmann wa..."A Kind of Loss" by Ingeborg Bachmann was one of the poems that spoke to me the most by using language that depicts different aspects of life as a whole. Bachmann's structures "A Kind of Loss" in an interesting way by listing different objects, certain feelings and many actions to create an idea of having so many disconnected aspects as being a part of one's life. As one reads the poem, the audience can sense the fullness of life. From the most detailed objects to the most powerful feelings, the diction of the poem conveys a distinctive idea of how intertwined the most significant and insignificant details play a role in just one life. It is surprising to realize the vast amount of things that are typically overlooked in life brought into perspective through a poem. Yaritza Aldananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-72115582190021849432016-04-13T23:44:03.509-07:002016-04-13T23:44:03.509-07:00The poem that spoke to me was "Encounter"...The poem that spoke to me was "Encounter" by Czeslaw Milosz. The message I see being portrayed is people can come and go from one's life leaving a great impact. In line 8, "where are they, where are they going" it shows the coming and going of a person or object. I'm not sure if that is the message he is trying to give off, but that's what I interpreted from the poem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790891509680366269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-50627019695500106802016-04-13T23:41:48.203-07:002016-04-13T23:41:48.203-07:00The poem that I most connected with was A Kind Los...The poem that I most connected with was A Kind Loss, a story that focuses more on imagery rather than character or narrative. The author does a good job in making a setting that vividly guides the reader in seeing the author's imaginary world. The central theme of the poem stands as a expository of someone abbreviated life, with the author giving vague glimpses of his life through possible flashback of good and bad experiences he had. What stood out the most was the writers colorful and artistic wording, It makes for a very interesting and captivating story. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128130923203978635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-39022957120007148182016-04-13T23:32:18.903-07:002016-04-13T23:32:18.903-07:00The poem that interested me was called under a cer...The poem that interested me was called under a certain star by WIslawa Szymborska. The reason why this one speaks to me is because i interpret it as the poem speaking about ourselves. We all think that our matters are the most important. As humanity thinks that the solar system is the centre of the universe, everyone lives under one small star in our solar system, the sun, and everyone has their own issues going on under that same star. This poem overall is basically talking about shame and comprehension. Every person has their own universe and issues to deal with on their own.Sean Sensalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683828484725559343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-69138889417160167442016-04-13T23:29:43.797-07:002016-04-13T23:29:43.797-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sean Sensalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950336445146951576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623306986424441085.post-61513132163074780502016-04-13T23:17:27.170-07:002016-04-13T23:17:27.170-07:00The poem that spoke out to me the most was "U...The poem that spoke out to me the most was "Under a Certain Little Star" by Wislwa Szymboska. From this poem, I understood that as humans we apologize for everything we do. We realize when we are doing something wrong but we fail to make it better. The speaker in this poem is apologizing for all that he has done. The speaker mentions that he can not be everywhere at once and he apologizes for that as well. The main theme I understood out of this was that we often take things for granted and become selfish. The speaker mentions that he's sorry for knocking down the tree that was used for the legs of the table. Often we are harming the environment to fulfill our needs. We are being selfish and ungrateful and I felt like this was one of the big themes of this poem. Then the author says, "I know that as long as I live nothing can justify me, because I myself am an obstacle to myself." which in my opinion sounds as if the author is saying that nothing or no one can explain how sorry they are because they are an obstacle to themselves. We block ourselves from ourselves from making progress. Progress to better ourselves and all that we want to do right but don't. I felt like this poem related to me because I often realize that something or someone needs help and i'm not always there to help. For example, stray dogs who needs a home and food need help and I usually drive by without trying to help it. I realize later on that I should have gave them food or took them to the shelter.. But once I come back its too late and the dog is no longer in sight. Bianka Villarrealnoreply@blogger.com