November Roses by sandra46
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November was unusually mild here and in Padova, whatever the prohets of global warming may believe, not really unusual on a larger time span. When Pascoli wrote Italy was very little industrialzed in comparison to today, and this was also true of most of the world. And it looks that that November was mild too.
November by Giovanni Pascoli (1891)
Gemlike the air, the sun so bright above
you look for blossoms on the apricot trees,
recall the bitter whitethorn scent you love
and sniff the breeze.
But the whitethorn’s withered, the brittle boughs
hatch their black schemes against the empty blue,
and the earth rings hollow now beneath the blows
of every shoe.
Around you, silence, but for sighs that spill
in upon every gust, from grove and wood:
frail settlements of leaves. This is the chill
summer of the dead.
Novembre
Gemmea l’aria, il sole cosí chiaro
che tu ricerchi gli albicocchi in fiore,
e del prunalbo l’odorino amaro
senti nel cuore.
Ma secco è il pruno, e le stecchite piante
di nere trame segnano il sereno,
e vuoto il cielo, e cavo al piè sonante
sembra il terreno.
Silenzio, intorno: solo, alle ventate,
odi lontano, da giardini ed orti,
di foglie un cader fragile. È l’estate,
fredda, dei morti.
Pascoli was born at San Mauro di Romagna (rechristened "San Mauro Pascoli" after his death), into a wealthy family.He had a tragic childhood, struck by the murder of his father and the early deaths of his mother, sister and two brothers, and the subsequent financial decline of the family. In 1871 he moved to Rimini with six of his brothers. Here he made friends with Andrea Costa, and began to participate in Socialist demonstrations. Pascoli studied at the University of Bologna, where his teacher and mentor was Giosuè Carducci. When Carducci retired, Pascoli replaced him as the recipient of the Literature Chair at the University of Bologna.
He knew another relative of mine on the maternal side, who was a Socialist representative at the Italian Parliament. He was Earl Ferrari, who was killed in St. Petronio's Square, the main square in Bologna, supposedly by a jealous husband (my relative was a handsome rake), but more likely because, being a member of aristocracy,and a Socialist politician, he was considered a traitor of his class.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (48)
mickeyrony
That good moments my Beautiful with the sight of your frescos and narrations. Cheer still and mile mercies. I adore the little fuzz of your photographs ((5++)) Que de bons moments ma Belle à la vue de tes fresques et narrations. Bravo encore et mile mercis . J'adore le bleur de tes photos ((5++))
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!!!!! And you are right: after my weather recordings we had again and again years, in which it was very "warm" in November and December. Thus nothing unusual. We do not remember......
1358
of sweet brush against cheeks, of sweet blush on lips, a rose is a flower for love, of love... and with love... small scent, powerful but small, reminds of times far sweeter than the moment, rekindles, reignites a flame... all this from one flower... beautiful shot!
bimm3d
wonderful flowers and poem!!
MOSKETON
EXTRAÑO Y FANTASTICO A LA VEZ. FELICIDADES.
MrsLubner
Quite lovely with a pov that creates strong interest.
Thetis
wonderful november impression! love the poem
mgtcs
WOW....Lovely photo, beautiful flowers and amazing POV!
danob
Bravo the soft focus and Autumnal backdrop work beautifully! Nice prose too
magnus073
Lovely photo for sure. You always do such nice work Sandra and provide so much history on your images
jocko500
wonderful pov here
wysiwig
Beautiful roses and excellent capture.
claude19
Magnifique photo et très beau poème sur les arbres, les fruits, les saisons !!!
frankie96
Nice muted contrasts in this one...
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely~~~
brycek
Beautiful shot..love the color!!
Umbetro38
a wonder of the nature
bmac62
Fine POV to get up close and personal with these little, colorful blooms.
Miska7
Really nice flowers and poem! Great shot.
carlx
Wonderful roses and soft mood!!!
JSGraphics
Outstanding work! Well Done!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
mariogiannecchini
Che chiedere di piu' ? Bei fiori colorati e una bella poesia !Grazie Sandra
lior
So wonderful artwork, as always! Hugs, Lior
Hubba1
Oh this is VERY nice! Awesome job on this :)
Radar_rad-dude
A very festive and marvelous looking scene! The beautiful roses of fall and the prospects of winter in the background! Truly superb!
drifterlee
They really are beautiful roses!
Buffalo1
Lovely roses in this fine photo, Sandy. Winter is here in Missouri!
bazza
Beautiful rose Sandra nice capture and lovely poem and info on the poet.. excellent!!
Minda
soooo beautiful i do love it sandra.