Gert W. Knop Poet Senryu

Capers of Life

Kapriolen des Lebens / Capers of Life / Las cabriolas de vida  

Kapriolen des Lebens
Genauso wie fernes Irrlicht
In Vergangenheit


The capers of life
Like a far distant ghost light
In those bygone times


Cabriolas de vida
Luz fantasma lejano
En tiempos pasados

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James Foulk April 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM love this title, and that second line, like a far distant ghost light, this was a enjoy to read. thank you for reading my the red water pump and for your comment.

Audrey Haick March 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM Yes. As we get older we see the many capers of life, dear Gert. And for those of us who look at the glass and see it half full, we remain grateful for our memories of yesterday! Lovely Senryu! Love, Annalise

Nette Onclaud March 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM yet another grrreat stuff that eloquently speaks of nostalgia's language.. are you sure you're not filipino, lol.. the word " imahe" is very deep and used sparingly by us.. it's spanish though, then again, i marvel at the way you can express yourself in our national tongue.. :) huggs,nette

Jack Horne March 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM Such an expressive poem. Very lovely words : ) Jack

Gwendolen Song March 18, 2011 at 4:46 PM The element of 3 different languages is revealing of your passion for culture. Nice senryu. Gwendolen

Jimmy Anderson March 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM Very nice Gert...Jimmy

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2011 at 11:56 PM a haunting senryu, Gert. I enjoyed seeing this one here tonight!

Carolyn Devonshire March 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM Very nostalgic and beautiful senryu, Gert. Thanks to you, I could almost translate the Spanish version, but the German one in this case was harder, but for the second line. Maybe those bygone times are haunting many of us. Excellent work, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin March 17, 2011 at 7:39 AM Very mysterious - memories through a scrim. Beautiful. As usual, I also love the sound of the Spanish. I don't know German at all. I had to read El Sombrero de Tres Picos one time for a class. ONe of the most charming stories.. Also love the opera by De Falla. Love, Dave

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 17, 2011 at 7:22 AM Capers of life.. what an interesting view ... distant ghost light.. always intrigued by ghostly drama... times gone by.. super reflection Gert.. u take three lines and turn them to masterpiece instantly luv.. Happy St. Patrick's Day to u my friend..luv..