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For the Love of Windmills
Contributed by
Silent-No-More
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Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 01:08:37 PM in AEST
Topic:
DreamsandWishes
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Sanity may be madness but the maddest of all is to see life as it is and not as it should be.
~ Miguel de Cervantes
Everything you can imagine is real.
~Pablo Picasso
About the picture... (for those that might be interested)
This, Pablo Picasso's insightful, sassy, ubiquitous, black on white drawing of Don Quixote, has to be considered a minor masterpiece [and it is, most absolutely, my personal favorite piece by him]. It certainly is one of the most popular graphic representations known of Cervantes's wondrous character (the Cervantes Society has used it on its Newsletter). The drawing was made on August 10, 1955 for the August 18-24 issue (No. 581) of Les LETTRES françaises, a weekly French journal directed by Aragon, in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote, Part I. The journal presented articles (p 1, 9-11) by José Bergamín, Jean Marcenac, Antoine Adam, Alice Ahrweiler, and Pierre Darmangeat, and in a small headline on its first page proudly announced ‘Un document exclusif: Don Quichotte vu par Picasso’. According to Timothy Hilton (Picasso, New York, Praeger Publishers, 1975, 64), Picasso sketched his Quixote for his friend, Pierre Daix, who ‘ran the magazine’.
Author's Note: I have spent the last couple/few weeks somewhere inside Miguel de Cervantes' glorious tale of Alonso Quixano (who is known, of course, more commonly by his "imagined" existence as Don Quixote de La Mancha). Suffice it to say that I am beyond intrigued by these three gentlemen (Cervantes, Quixano, and Quixote). I adore them each entirely. My journey through their lives/words moved me through thoughts too many to detail here, enumerable interpretations of the story (most of which I disagree, at least in some part, with), the (after the fact) discovery of the above picture and quotes, and the eventual drawing of my own conclusion about much of what I encountered along the way. Like Cervantes, I was moved to write and find myself unable, as he was, to share my words without first presenting a rambling preface which feels so entirely essential. I have already run amok in Forumland with related posts yet I still wish to say so much here. Most importantly, I suppose... I must note that this is still only a portion of what I wish it to be. It is, as well, a 'continuation' of many prior posts of mine - though an immediately connection does not exist to any of them except to one that might be viewing them 'from the inside', so to speak (as I, of course, am). What follows, then, appropriately enough it seems to me, is but a portion of the journey - in much the same way as the tale of Don Quixote De La Mancha was/is (as I see it) only part of Alonso's life story and Miguel's importance.
(Oh and... The line breaks in my piece may, I realize, make it difficult to find the intended rhythm/flow... but it is there for the finding and the breaks exist as they are for reasons it would take forever to explain. And I have, obviously, rambled quite enough already.)
~Snemmy
Now then....
For the Love of Windmills
I see windmills tilting in your mind -
masked giants standing before you
like points on a line to mark your direction
as you journey forth upon rallying
your bravery and revoking remorse.
I've heard the mad sounding rambles that
you’ve expelled when thought delusional
and under Love’s spell – oh! but those
visions I have seen myself, shall
forever remain your greatest wealth.
It matters little what any other being
might see if in your own heart you dare
to believe that the dreams once dreamt
by and for a self will yield
fulfillment once fear is felled.
Your journey will be epic, my knight
as it unfolds – your adventures recorded,
your story told, as you endeavor to satisfy
a growing need when from the bars
that hold you, you have been freed.
Reckless alone is an escapade
not yet begun and victory has less to do
with who won than the mere act of taking
that very first step and refusing another
day there in the arms of regret.
For insanity isn't in seeing things
others do not, it is rather in having vision
yet acting not – and the true definition
of utter defeat is turning back before
the ride, once begun, is complete.
For the disbelievers, the visionless, the
overtly cruel, will someday see as wise
the heroic fool who dared to dream and
dreamed so well that he let go ‘reality’
and bid all caution farewell.
All their tricks and maltreatment and
useless complaining having been but the
result of their remaining locked in a cage
of self construction still unable to see
beyond that simple obstruction.
Oh! But the key, dear knight, you now
hold in your hands and against the majority
you’ve taken a stand, readying yourself to
move well beyond a hopeless existence
where dreams can’t be found.
So remember, always, no matter what
troubles await, you must eternally trust in
this journey of fate – an accepting companion
will be there at your side when your heart
is your lead and love is your guide.
Just over the horizon, in the direction
you’re now heading, the sun once again has
taken to setting and yet another day ends
but dreams never do – they’re waiting,
Don Quixote, ever and always for you.
Copyright ©
Silent-No-More
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2006-08-05 13:08:37] (Date/Time posted on
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by jerseysue on
Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 02:11:06 PM AEST (User
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I also love the tales OF Don Quixote. This is a masterpiece . A pure piece of poetic excellence. Stunning. Sue xx |
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by shelby on
Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 05:54:47 PM AEST (User
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I must say I havent spent much time with their works but this devine write has me very curious of these people. Your a true artist my dear.
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by fielding88 on
Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 11:06:58 PM AEST (User
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I really don't know what to say about this. You are the absolute best poet on this site. That may sound hyperbolic, but nobody writes anywhere near this cerebral, introspective, and just...this well. I've never read anything like this in my life, I don't think. I want to say it's great, but...that doesn't quite cut it here. This seemed so inspired and personal, you really love to write and it shows. There's so much effort in here I'm kind of surprised this isn't a published piece. (If you haven't already, I highly suggest you try to get a book out there.)
I can repeat myself over and over, but Snem this was amazing, I hope that can sum it up. |
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by dougnut on
Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 05:27:12 AM AEST (User
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3 words sum this up for me.
AWSEOME, MAGNIFICENT KUDOS.
Doug:-) |
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on
Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 02:00:21 PM AEST (User
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I absolutely embrace the thought of daring to dream, letting go of reality, and bidding caution farewell.
This is a breathtaking tribute and quite thrilling to read. I am actually somewhat speechless at your genius. And...and....yep, find myself agreeing with thought that you are the best poetess on this site; possibly ever.
Timbo
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by deadheadpoet on
Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 09:55:09 PM AEST (User
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Geez, I loved this. Awwww the dreaming, the needing to be free with thoughts and wonders. You've simply blown me away with the Don Quixote write. I've always thought him a wonder, a gallant man, but not always so graceful. *wink* I'm applauding this write. It was magical.
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 08:01:03 PM AEST (User
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Oh snemmy . .. that last stanza is positively breath-taking and awe-inspiring. DAMN GIRL!!!
You know how much I adore this write, and that you shared the pic with me before the words
found their way to you, will always be a treasure to me. You know, I have to say, the story of
Don Quixote is so utterly and romantically inspiring, and you captured, in perfect verse, that
beautiful emotion. That soft, gentle touch that is felt when reading a love poem, or watching the
moon rising over water, or smelling the first opened rose in the morning, or catching a glimpse
of two lovers in a romeo and juliet-like kiss .. it’s a moment unlike any other and filled with dreams
and inspirations that touch you like nothing else ever could. It’s gorgeous, hun.
Touching, inspiring and oh, GOD!! so bloody moving! Exceptionally cast with flawless appeal.
This, HAS to be my favourite of yours to date~
always humbled ..
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 10:43:53 AM AEST (User
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'It matters little what any other being
might see if you own your heart you dare
to believe that the dreams once dreamt
by and for a self will yield
fulfilment once fear is felled.'
That....is wonderful....as is the whole piece.
No knowledge of Don Quixote is needed to appreciate this poem; it stands,proudly,just as it is.Having said that...no doubt there have been hands reaching for the book,
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by myheartsvoice on
Sunday, 15th July 2007 @ 11:50:32 AM AEST (User
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Place this in a poet's gallery of art, under The heading of, "Genuine Article" perhaps where divine iintervention itself, was thwarted due to the fact a masterpeice such as this need's
no devine intervetion from even the holiest of
critiques to begin with. A most stunning work.
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Re: For the Love of Windmills
(User Rating: 1 ) by Dom on
Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 06:56:36 PM AEST (User
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I have to agree with Barnfinch's comment, I'm not familiar with the works but this piece alone is so inspiring and outstanding and skilfully crafted that I cannot help but think that this piece will become so much more on understanding what inspired it, opening new lines of thought and uncovering new meanings. I've been meaning to read Don Quixote for ages and hopefully now I'll buy it and add it to the precarious pile of books crammed onto my bookshelves!
You have an extraordinary grasp on humanity and emotions, which makes your work so compelling to read.
I am in awe!
Dom |
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