Sonnet XVII
I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.
I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way
than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.
Pablo Neruda
bluebutterfliesandme 
lovely and I am so enchanted by the 1st image 🙂
Thank you sweet Linda! ❤
Beautiful words of LOVE dear Sindy… and accompanied by more love on Canvas xxx ❤
It is a Love Fest Ms. Sue. 😀 Thank you sister.
This is beautiful. Nice to wake up to. The words go deep into my heart. “like a plant that never blooms, but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers.” Every verse resonates. Thank you. I have missed you, Sindy.
Namaste.
Mary
Hey Mary, thank you. I so love Pablo Neruda. I am so, so busy with school. I got done with studies last night and created a post. <3:D
Fantastically rich and deeply reverent… ❤
Hey sister Pablo spoke so passionately of love ❤ I have your blog open and will visit later after school. Hugs~
Whenever you get around to it! 😉 You know… Hugs back!
❤ Pablo Neruda "Ode to my Suit" is one of my favorites. I just discovered there's one called, "Ode to my Socks."
Oh I shall have to check those out.
Wow! What an awesome poem Sindy! Thanks for sharing it here, and of course the lovely images.
Hugs,
Debra
Thanks Ms. Debra~ Pablo is my most favorite passionate poet. ❤
Nice Artworks; Good Sonnet.
Keep it up!
Nice post ! Thanks
Thank you so much!
oooh. sexy and sensual. you’re quite the intellectual romantic.
hope school et al is treating you well my dear.
hugs from up north.
o and om.
lol om you flatterer. {{Hugs}} Tickle the odie belly for me.
Oh I sure will.
Check your email sg.
Hugs,
O and om. ♡
He’s tickled 🙂
Pink?
Def pink. Because he’s white without fur he’s got a pinkies color. Like an albino bunny 🐰
awe albino bunny. I think he should get some bunny ears. Kiss his bunny nose for me.
This is pure magic. Thank you so much for beautifying (and beyond) my day. Oh, aah. 🙂
Your appreciation and sweet comment is like honey to my heart. Thank you~
And that honey flowed to my heart. 🙂
May I reblog this post?
Certainly. You never have to ask friend. It will be my honor. ❤
How greta to see that you shared this sonnet by Neruda, one of the best Latinoamerican poets ever. Beautiful feature, dear Sindy !~ Thank you very much for the reading!. All the best to you!, Aquileana 😀
One of the Best poets period, in my opinion. ❤ Thank you as always Aquileana for your heartfelt comments. You always make a gal feel good. 😀
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Bliss.
Great poem and I love your choice of images to accompany it. Although I read a lot of poetry and have read Neruda in the past, you remind me that I should explore his work a little more in depth. Hope you have a blessed and inspired day!!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. You read a lot Mr. Jeff, and so do I now, for school. lol 😀 May you as well have a very blessed and inspired day ❤
Loved the color in those paintings. Beautiful.
Thanks! I wished I had painted them.
I love Pablo Neruda
I too love Pablo Neruda, I think he is my favorite poet. ❤
Me toooooo~