tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post5581512491869458192..comments2023-05-21T13:48:40.461+02:00Comments on The Alchemist's Pillow: a little loving in between …Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-81921709403740715772010-04-23T16:40:14.423+02:002010-04-23T16:40:14.423+02:00Read this just once. Will read again.
First thoug...Read this just once. Will read again.<br /><br />First thoughts: The tenderness and love, the quiet pain and joy - this is what a life together is - and mostly in a strange together-apartness that can't quite ever be ferried across utterly. The separateness is in some ways insurmountable. Which leaves the longing, and that is the most delicious part.<br /><br />An honor to read it.<br /><br />(Working through your posts, slowly. Had begun with lipstick, so I'm working back - a little shamefully between student emails and appointments . . . )Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-6429363718076269942010-04-08T03:23:53.931+02:002010-04-08T03:23:53.931+02:00willow: I did want to get part of the 'raw'...willow: I did want to get part of the 'raw' side of love in here, although I did find it quite hard to 'talk' about the pains and wounds that accompany even the best of relationships. It's easier just to be silent on that part of marriage and love, but then how believable is the bliss if we pretend there is nothing else?Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-38717413995735417462010-04-08T03:14:16.598+02:002010-04-08T03:14:16.598+02:00Happy Anniversary!!
This piece is a raw, yet ver...Happy Anniversary!! <br /><br />This piece is a raw, yet very loving tribute to your wife, Lorenzo.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-49710935325225913692010-04-08T02:44:39.515+02:002010-04-08T02:44:39.515+02:00Kimy: Thanks. As Grouch used to say: "time fl...Kimy: Thanks. As Grouch used to say: "time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like a banana". Congrats to your parents.<br /><br />Hi Barry: Glad you liked it and, yes, that Qabbani quote does give one pause. But that is probably what good poetic imagery is all about.<br /><br />Hello HalfCrazy and welcome to the blog. Nice to see you here and thanks for the good wishes. More your way!<br /><br />Joanny: I'll check out the meme suggestions. Thanks. Although I am finding that much of the time I am too undisciplined to write to deadlines and prompts.<br /><br />Everyday Goddess: wouldn't be a complete day or post without a visit from a goddess or two. Thanks for dropping by and for the anniversary wish.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-84845863946382423122010-04-08T01:51:37.894+02:002010-04-08T01:51:37.894+02:00Happy Anniversary!
I love the paintings too.Happy Anniversary! <br /><br />I love the paintings too.Everyday Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486528297252417282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-22641191927171249512010-04-07T21:39:46.790+02:002010-04-07T21:39:46.790+02:00Lorenzo
Wonderful idea -- I hope you join too......Lorenzo <br /><br />Wonderful idea -- I hope you join too...<br /><br />Joannyjoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338150531816845279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-82406989514874371202010-04-07T15:26:15.291+02:002010-04-07T15:26:15.291+02:00Hi there!
I like Goya's imagination. I especi...Hi there!<br /><br />I like Goya's imagination. I especially like the first painting, the one with the firing squads. I think he's got some wicked sense of humor painting the clothed and the nude Maja lol. <br /><br />It's really sweet of you to post this. I especially like the line "it is achingly real and far more beautiful than all of that." May you guys to continue to live happily.HalfCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649739223783471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-25011690239369341492010-04-07T15:10:25.082+02:002010-04-07T15:10:25.082+02:00I agree with California Girl, that is an incredibl...I agree with California Girl, that is an incredible poem. Beautifully and sensitively written. Goya could not have painted a more moving portrait.<br /><br />And then I came to the Nizar Qabbani quote. What??<br /><br />Guess I'm going to have to think about that one.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-34167951475103866272010-04-07T05:35:45.351+02:002010-04-07T05:35:45.351+02:00happy anniversary! time flies - before you know it...happy anniversary! time flies - before you know it you will be celebrate 30 years..... my parents celebrated their 59th on the 31st<br /><br />didn't realize goys's bd was the same as vincent's ....what an artistically auspicious daymouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-54184572157310871972010-04-07T01:36:41.160+02:002010-04-07T01:36:41.160+02:00And Hola from Spain to you, Cloudia.And Hola from Spain to you, Cloudia.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-2634152450452272842010-04-07T01:33:22.598+02:002010-04-07T01:33:22.598+02:00Deb: Yes, I saw your beautiful "gratitude&quo...Deb: Yes, I saw your beautiful "gratitude" post today and I liked how you made that breaking of bread hum.<br /><br />Thanks for the blessings and I wish you and your husband many more as well.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-772289133650694992010-04-07T01:31:01.323+02:002010-04-07T01:31:01.323+02:00Hi, Kathryn. Nice to see you on the blog. I have b...Hi, Kathryn. Nice to see you on the blog. I have been happily discovering yours since willow mentioned you and posted the link the other day.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-7677653498914303262010-04-07T01:28:14.884+02:002010-04-07T01:28:14.884+02:00Thanks, Angie. Hope you are over your colds and ea...Thanks, Angie. Hope you are over your colds and ear infection.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-89094337684098491442010-04-07T01:27:07.329+02:002010-04-07T01:27:07.329+02:00Sue (A Brush with Color): Thanks for the anniversa...Sue (A Brush with Color): Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Keep up the flattery, you just make convince me yet!Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-21896845905214716572010-04-06T23:26:23.869+02:002010-04-06T23:26:23.869+02:00I used the hum image today,
if that makes me close...I used the hum image today,<br />if that makes me close to you in this talent, I'm okay with that.<br /><br />and this kind of love... I know it. My husband and I share it. Blessing to you and your wife in this. And to more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-36541890961345945412010-04-06T21:20:17.642+02:002010-04-06T21:20:17.642+02:00Lorenzo, when "our wounds learn to love each...Lorenzo, when "our wounds learn to love each other," we will have found the secret to living in this world. I won't soon forget this one!Kathryn Stripling Byerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867152753841610044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-76265157318985216612010-04-06T20:23:47.771+02:002010-04-06T20:23:47.771+02:00Lovely poem, Lorenzo. Congratulations on your ann...Lovely poem, Lorenzo. Congratulations on your anniversary.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-5915864501518587802010-04-06T19:21:49.511+02:002010-04-06T19:21:49.511+02:00Happiest of anniversaries to you and your wife, Lo...Happiest of anniversaries to you and your wife, Lorenzo. I wrote a comment earlier but can't think of words to convey how beautiful your post is. The poem is amazing, and believe me, you are a writer! What a wonderful post, as always.A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-91115207362818765762010-04-06T19:16:39.823+02:002010-04-06T19:16:39.823+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-35018133127653868782010-04-05T23:18:34.695+02:002010-04-05T23:18:34.695+02:00Hi Andrea. Now that is a "triple crown" ...Hi Andrea. Now that is a "triple crown" for you: Van Gogh, Goya and Secretariat. I actually remember Secretariat winning the triple crown 37 years ago!Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-82698936325524331552010-04-05T23:15:37.041+02:002010-04-05T23:15:37.041+02:00Thanks Niamh for the anniversary wishes and kind c...Thanks Niamh for the anniversary wishes and kind comments. Always the thoughtful one you are.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-75923509890590448852010-04-05T23:14:21.856+02:002010-04-05T23:14:21.856+02:00Dear Joan. I really appreciate your comment becaus...Dear Joan. I really appreciate your comment because you mention pain and "intensity of longing". Those were definitely emotions that went into this brew.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-88848619235275303612010-04-05T23:12:47.979+02:002010-04-05T23:12:47.979+02:00Dear Monica, nice of you to pop in here from your ...Dear Monica, nice of you to pop in here from your lovely "bohemian shadows". I was really struck by your post today with the depth- illusion street art.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-6454405695868414812010-04-05T23:11:12.236+02:002010-04-05T23:11:12.236+02:00Hey, Jeff. Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Don&...Hey, Jeff. Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Don't know if Gaugin would agree with you on the relative merits of VVG poems!Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308428467776400130.post-60914607690539363172010-04-05T23:09:27.516+02:002010-04-05T23:09:27.516+02:00Thanks, Joanny for the anniversary blessings. You ...Thanks, Joanny for the anniversary blessings. You always make take the time and effort to leave v ery thoughtful and supportive comments. Really appreciate it. And, yes, I will answer you recent email one of these days...Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.com