Tag Archives: Happiness

THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – XLVIII

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

From the highest window in my house With a white scarf I say goodbye To my poetry as it departs to humanity. And I am not happy or sad. This is the destiny of my poetry. I wrote them and … Continue reading →

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – X

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

«Hello, keeper of flocks, By the side of the road, who Tells us of the passing wind?» «What is wind, that passes And that has passed before, And that will be passing again. And you, what does it tell you?»

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THE KEEPER OF FLOCKS – V

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Fernando Pessoa

There is plenty of metaphysics about not thinking of anything. What do I think of the World? I do not know what I think of the World! If I got sick I would think about it. What idea do I … Continue reading →

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THE POETRY – LA POESÍA

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Pablo Neruda

And it was at that age ….. came the poem looking for me. I don’t know, don’t really know where it was, winter or stream. No I don’t know how or when, no, it wasn’t voices, was not words, not … Continue reading →

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POET!

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Alexander Pushkin

Poet! Do not care too much for peoples love. Glowing praise is but a momentary noise; Which foolish judges and cold crowds speak of, But please remain firm, calm with deep poise.

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