Comments on: Little night

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:29:47 +0000

In reply to David Harmon. Of course. yes, I'm trying to avoid emotional involvement, too, but I am very interested by the struggle. The Shi'a empahsis on memonry/mourning and distrust of government appeal to me.

By: David Harmon

David Harmon — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:34:25 +0000

That owl looks peeved to me, like “WTF flash?” ;-) The fireflies are out down here, too, hovering over sidewalks and paths as well as green spaces. It occurs to me now that I haven’t spotted any glowworms (the females of the species, which stay on the ground with their signal lights).

The poem is interesting, but I’m declining emotional involvement in the Iranian situation, simply because there’s too much I don’t know about it, and it’s not my culture, let alone country. I do know that the green color that’s been adopted by the protesters is linked to Islam — that “green from head to toe” is surely one of those religious significances.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:34:13 +0000

Thanks, all, for the kind comments. It’s always gratifying when words and pictures come together synergistically. I’ve also gotten some feedback on the translation via email from a Farsi-speaking correspondent, and will quote her remarks here if she gives permission. Evidently there is a religious/mystical subtext to the poem that’s lost in translation.

By: robin andrea

robin andrea — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:56:20 +0000

The poet and the owl together, a very good pairing. Each seeing the world just so.

By: beth

beth — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:51:39 +0000

That little owl looks like he knows everything already.

Thanks for the poem and your words.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:18:03 +0000

Beautiful. The photos and the words. Laura said it best: Haunting…

By: Pica

Pica — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:10:52 +0000

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By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:36:25 +0000

Everything about this post is haunting me already. Thanks. eloquent and apt.

By: Crafty green poet

Crafty green poet — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:47:10 +0000

wonderful connections in this piece.

By: Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:37:03 +0000

What a fitting response to what’s been going on overseas. Your post is a beautiful tribute to Neda and the Iranians. With that said, I love your owl picture. Have a great night.