Wednesday, August 2, 2006

We Who Were Executed Comments

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I longed for your lips, dreamed of their roses:
I was hanged from the dry branch of the scaffold.
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Richard Wlodarski 27 March 2017

Although I was not familiar with the history of this write, I was very deeply moved. Almost to tears. For me, there were very deep spiritual overtones. On some level, it appeared to be the crucifixion of Christ. On another level, a very moving tribute to someone greatly loved. A remarkably profound piece of art. Congrats on Poem Of The Day.

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Kevin Patrick 26 March 2017

Such a beautiful work, exquisite translation reading this was endearing, love can be a torture in itself.

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Edward Kofi Louis 26 March 2017

In caravans! ! Thanks for sharing.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 26 March 2017

Thanks for posting....

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Bernard F. Asuncion 26 March 2017

Phrase of a song..... thank for posting.....

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Will Barber 29 January 2007

An extraordinary poem upon the fury that doomed the Rosenbergs. To this day, the judicial murder of Julius and Esther shames our (former) republic. Fascism demands 'enemies of the State' in order to survive. This lesson might be applied globally.

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Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz Ahmed Faiz

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