Things, in the timeless of space,
can never occupy the space that surround us,
but just as mysterious,
there are things that fill our lives with misery,
and others that fill us with gladness.
These things do not inhabit timeless space,
they have made a home within
our time-controlled existence
and define our personality.
God carved the rocks of Mother Earth,
perhaps through a love song
as He pondered time in the timelessness of space…
Wisdom…
God has sprinkled grains of wisdom
on every mountain,
valley,
desert,
beach and sea,
and sculpted in the depths of the deepest oceans
things not meant for us to see.
C. 2024, Francisco Bravo Cabrera – 04 DEC 2024 – Valencia, España
NOTA BENE
The above poem I have called a «Euro-Ku» because, as a Westerner, I cannot do justice, artistically or philosophically, to the original Japanese Haiku and I love the style and the intention. Therefore I have developed a way to express, utilising three paragraphs (stanzas/verses), without syllabic count, the intent of the original Haiku but in a way that allows me to express my thoughts, emotions, art and philosophy in a Western manner keeping true to my history and culture. I find that it would be impossible to write an original Haiku if you are not Japanese, if you have not been privileged with their history and culture, as those elements created the style, that unique style of expression.
The only ingredient, or requirement, I have added is that the Euro-Ku must be accompanied by an illustration created (or photographed) by the author of the poem. And that the verses (regardless of length) must flow evenly and consequentially into each other without floating off into outer space. Try it…
CHEERS
JaZzArt en València 
Nice poem.
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Thank you so much Sir. How are you today? How is your day? Hope you had a nice Friday and now you are enjoying a pleasant evening.
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Como siempre, un poema con todo tu sentir poético.
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Buenas tardes Manuel y muchas gracias. Un abrazo.
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Igual para ti Francisco.
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❤️🤗❤️
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🙏🌻🙏💗
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I like this poem particularly the parts about God’s intervention into our world. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much Chris. I greatly appreciate your visit and your kind words. Sharing art, poetry and music is my reason for being here on VALENCIARTIST. All the best!
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You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind words as well. All the best to you as well!
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You’re very welcome!
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Amazing 🤩
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Thank you so much!
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Beautifully crafted! Your Euro-Ku merges philosophy and art seamlessly, creating a unique and evocative style. The wisdom woven into each stanza is truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing! 🙌
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Thank you so very much!
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Este poema tiene un aire especial, diferente, al leer la parte inferior lo comprendí. Feliz día.
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Muchísimas gracias Segundo, un saludo.
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Funny how some emotions are heavy, some are light and as you have pointed out, none of them take up space.
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None at all, it’s all an illusion…
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Nice!
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Thank you!
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