The Poem Neruda Did Not Write

The Poem Neruda Did Not Write 
(Ode to Pablo Neruda)

Hello, Pablo, nice to see you are here!
Not feeding the Bird? at A Lemon grove
that hums A Song of Despair, which appear

to be From--Twenty Poems of Love  
that were forever Lost in the forest...
of Nothing But Death, where a Tower Of 

Light has not been, and never been, at best 
Leaning Into The Afternoons of life,
nor In My Sky At Twilight when I rest.

Like you, Fleas interest me so much... than wife
who From The Book of Questions seeks the Love
of Some Beasts or The Dictators who knife

the Cat’s Dream? The dreams, ah dreams that speak of  
dreams! Us; We Are Many, Walking Around 
by Your feet, by Your Laughter. Oh, yes! Oft

I like your hat that speaks, to me, of crown
and your coat, covering Clenched Soul of prose
that’s Drunk as Drunk like Enigmas of dawn, 

but you know,  I prefer you, much because...
Hmm, I Crave Your Mouth, Your Voice, Your Hair
and I Do Not Love You Except Because
 
I Love You, my Brown and Agile Child, heir
to sacred Canto XII from the Heights of 
Macchu Picchu, where your speech filled the air.

And what is now?  A Dog Has Died, your Love,
but why The Weary One?...still, The Light Wraps You!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 6:44 AM
This is just so cool! You definitely have a clever way of writing-- your creativity shines through-- & congrats on getting your poems through the 1st round :) -- nikko :)
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November 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X3 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Ernesto. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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August 30, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Otsenre ... I waited for you to mention my favourite neruda poem alas you didnt smile but I will forgive you ... brilliant poem one of the best ive read here at Soup ... congrates on being featured this week nicely done love Jayne
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week here at PoetrySoup Ernesto. Love, Carol
Reed Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM
words that intertwine to create a comfortable and colorful basket of thoughts. Enriching and creative with a very soft touch. kudos -Alan
Mehta Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 9:08 PM
You have aptly chosen the form Ode to pay a nice tribute to Pablo. Good luck in the contest
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May 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Oh, so many titles of poems fill this thought-provoking poem, Ernesto. I read about Neruda's life on the Internet and you have portrayed his works well. Love, Carolyn
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May 23, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Hello E, man this is some heavy stuff. I like the flow of the words and the essence of the poem. This is packed with great images. Blessings, J
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