I like for you to be still.

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My recent favorite poem-

I like for you to be still: it is as though you were absent,
and you hear me from far away and my voice does not touch you.
It seems as though your eyes had flown away
and it seems that a kiss had sealed your mouth.

As all things are filled with my soul
you emerge from the things, filled with my soul.
You are like my soul, a butterfly of dream,
and you are like the word Melancholy.

I like for you to be still, and you seem far away.
It sounds as though you were lamenting, a butterfly cooing like a dove.
And you hear me from far away, and my voice does not reach you:
Let me come to be still in your silence.

And let me talk to you with your silence
that is bright as a lamp, simple as a ring.
You are like the night, with its stillness and constellations.
Your silence is that of a star, as remote and candid.

I like for you to be still: it is as though you were absent,
distant and full of sorrow as though you had died.
One word then, one smile is enough.
And I am happy, happy that it’s not true.

-Pablo Neruda.


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37 responses to “I like for you to be still.”

  1. my valiant soul Avatar

    Pablo Neruda. My lifetime literary crush.๐Ÿ˜

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      And now, even mine. definitely after this poem ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. my valiant soul Avatar

        โค

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  2. myexpressionofthoughtsblog Avatar

    Beautiful happy word used well and leaving the readers in great thought

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thank you so much. I am happy that you liked the poem. Isn’t it just lovely? ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. myexpressionofthoughtsblog Avatar

        I just felt to read it again and again

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      2. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
        Moushmi Radhanpara

        And I am still doing it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Ben Aqiba Avatar

    You like that poem with good reason . It is great ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thanks a lot Ben. It sure is one lovely poem.

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  4. SHON Stylish Healthy Organic Natural Avatar

    Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thank you so much dear.

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  5. Prajakta Avatar

    This man …. I have been trying to get hold of his book of poems. Great share ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thanks Prajakta.
      I was finding it too, and recently found it on Amazon. you might still get it.

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  6. houstonphotojourney Avatar

    You just introduced me to another great one – I am so ignorant about poetry! Thanks Moushmi! Hope your day is magical and full of beauty!!

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      I wish you the same, And yes he is one beautiful poet. I had no idea about him too, until I got hold of his book of love poems on Amazon.

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  7. Infinite Living Avatar

    This poem leaves me in deep thought or beyond thought …beautiful share.

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thanks dear, I had the same reaction when I read for the first time.

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  8. Mr.Lonely Avatar

    Hi! I would like you to tell me about your childhood thatโ€™s why I nominated you for Get to know me child tag..
    https://utkarshsharma26.wordpress.com/2017/08/24/get-to-know-me-child-tag-%F0%9F%91%B6/

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thanks for the nomination Utkarsh, but don’t you think you know more than enough about me ;-p

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      1. Mr.Lonely Avatar

        I know but there is always some room for a little more :p

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      2. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
        Moushmi Radhanpara

        First check your spam please.

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      3. Mr.Lonely Avatar

        I am sorry !!! Its embarrising..

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      4. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
        Moushmi Radhanpara

        Why are you sorry? It is WordPress that should be :-p

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  9. Shayra Avatar

    Beautiful poem ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      Thank you so much dear.

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      1. Shayra Avatar

        All my pleasure ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  10. Kip Walkin Avatar

    A beautifully written poem.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    1. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
      Moushmi Radhanpara

      This was Pablo Neruda, isn’t it just wonderful?

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      1. Kip Walkin Avatar

        Absolutely! Great post!

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      2. Moushmi Radhanpara Avatar
        Moushmi Radhanpara

        Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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      3. Kip Walkin Avatar

        You are welcome!๐Ÿ‘

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