Monday, June 6, 2016

On Pushkin Birthday Comments

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Forgive me, though I am not Pushkin,
but on his birthday I will say:
even when you become old woman -
I will still love you anyway.
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Liza Sud
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Daniel Brick 06 June 2016

This is very tender and its sincerity is so refreshing. The way you link personal love of J. with the literary love of Pushkin enhances both relationships. Your poem begins in modesty - I'm no Pushkin, you admit - but the poem which follows that humble statement has such integrity and gentleness, it speaks the truth of the heart, and on that level, you equal that admirable quality in Pushkin. You may not have his genius (Who does? !) but you have his honesty.

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Jayatissa K. Liyanage 06 June 2016

I am sure millions and millions of Russians do carry that love to Mr.P on this day. Great way to remember a person on his/her Birthday. Thanks for sharing. X

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