JaZzArt en València

Ἁγία Σοφία, or Hagia Sophia, is the temple to Holy Wisdom, and one, if not the first cathedral of the Christian world. It was built in Constantinople in AD 537. With this example in mind, we turn our thoughts to the importance of love in our lives.

As we have always been told, «God is Love» and that is true. We have been exploring what love is and we have discovered that love is kind, generous, fruitful and patient. And that love is not rude or self-serving. Love is not jealous, pompous, or envious. And love does not garnish ire or spite.

But Love is also the needful part of our lives so that we can then accomplish the others. As Saint Paul states, that without love there is practically nothing of value in our lives. He tells us that there is no use in «angelic tongues» if there is no love. That the gifts of prophecy and knowledge are nothing without love. That charity gains you nothing if there is no love.

This magnificent church, Saint Sophia, that has now been transformed into a mosque, is a symbol of holy wisdom. It is a place of wonder. I have been there many times. Going there is a pilgrimage for Christians. Once you step into the church you feel the power, the peace and the unity with sacred knowledge.

CHEERS AND MANY BLESSINGS

Pérgamo, o Πέργαμος, ciudad de la antigua Grecia localizada al noroeste de Asia Menor (actualmente Turquía), frente a la isla de Lesbos. Las ruinas de Pérgamo están muy cerca de la ciudad de Bergama. Esta ciudad tuvo una de las más grandes bibliotecas de la antigüedad y además fue donde se perfeccionó la elaboración del pergamino. En 2014 fue designada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por UNESCO. La ciudad fue fundada por Pérgamos, un personaje de la guerra de Troya. La ciudad data desde antes del año 400 antes de Cristo.

Para mí fue un placer y una aventura haber visitado las ruinas de Pérgamo y no perdí oportunidad para hacer estas fotos…

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Pergamum, or Πέργαμος, was an ancient Greek city located in the northwest of Asia Minor (now Turkey), across from the island of Lesbos. The ruins of Pergamum are very close to the city of Bergama. Pergamum had one of the largest libraries of antiquity and was also where the production of parchment was perfected. In 2014, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded by Pergamos, a figure from the Trojan War. The city dates back to before 400 BC.

For me it was quite a thrill and a pleasure to explore these ancient ruins, and of course I delighted myself in picture-taking…

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GRACIAS – CHEERS

Todas en la costa egea de Turquía tomada durante mis viajes a ese bello país…

They are all from the Aegean coast of Turkey which I took on one of my many travels to that lovely country…

GRACIAS

Abstracción en OCS Valencia – Abstract Art at OCS Valencia

Ἁγία Σοφία, or Hagia Sophia, is the temple to Holy Wisdom, and one, if not the first cathedral of the Christian world. It was built in Constantinople in AD 537. With this example in mind, we turn our thoughts to the importance of love in our lives.

As we have always been told, «God is Love» and that is true. We have been exploring what love is and we have discovered that love is kind, generous, fruitful and patient. And that love is not rude or self-serving. Love is not jealous, pompous, or envious. And love does not garnish ire or spite.

But Love is also the needful part of our lives so that we can then accomplish the others. As Saint Paul states, that without love there is practically nothing of value in our lives. He tells us that there is no use in «angelic tongues» if there is no love. That the gifts of prophecy and knowledge are nothing without love. That charity gains you nothing if there is no love.

This magnificent church, Saint Sophia, that has now been transformed into a mosque, is a symbol of holy wisdom. It is a place of wonder. I have been there many times. Going there is a pilgrimage for Christians. Once you step into the church you feel the power, the peace and the unity with sacred knowledge.

CHEERS AND MANY BLESSINGS

My poem «No te olvides de mi» has been nominated by Spillwords Press, NY for Publication of the Year (International). Please vote today (voting period is 26-31 JAN). Please log in to Spillwords.com and follow this link: https://spillwords.com/vote/ I will truly appreciate it.

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Mi poema «No te olvides de mi» ha sido nominado por Spillwords Press NY en la categoría de Publicación del año (internacional). Os pido vuestro voto que se puede hacer desde hoy mismo hasta el 31 de enero, pero porfa, votad hoy. https://spillwords.com/vote/ pero primero hay que darse de alta en Spillwords: Spillwords.com si no tienes ya una cuenta. Os lo voy a agradecer grandemente.

MUCHAS GRACIAS – THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Llevo ya varios años publicando mis poemas (en inglés y en español) en la revista Spillwords Press, NY (pincha aquí para leerlas). Ya en 2024 mi poema «A mis naranjas verdes» ganó el premio de mejor poema internacional y ahora mi poema «No te olvides de mi» ha sido nominada como mejor poema internacional del 2025 y te pido tu voto. Para hacerlo hay que darse de alta en Spillwords Press, NY (pincha el link) y luego votar. Gracias por tu apoyo y cooperación.

«No te olvides de mi»

No te olvides de mi,
Ni abras los ojos sin pensar en los míos…

No pases por el trillo junto al rio,
sin darte cuenta que por él van mis recuerdos
flotando en la espuma que vibra sobre el agua verde,
fecunda, fría y profunda.
Es el rio, el que ahora te canta fandanguillos al sentir tus pasos cerca,
y que con ellos te implora,
no te olvides de mi…

No te olvides de mi,
y si miras hacia el cielo escucharas el sonido de mi voz,
flotando entre las nubes,
viajando sobre el viento,
que ahora está aquí y mañana lejos, lejos, tan lejos
que ya no tiene formas de volver.

(Sigue leyendo pinchando aquí)

Y muchísimas gracias por vuestro voto: https://spillwords.com/vote/.

Vamos a ver si se salva y se endereza España…

Picasso le puso la mujer que llora y la pinto muchísimas veces. Este es «Retrato de Dora Maar» de 1937… Ella murió en su casa de Paris en 1997. Pero hay que recordarla y reconocerla por lo que era, una gran artista, fotógrafa y pintora. El vídeo te lo dirá todo…

Picasso called her the weeping woman and painted her many times. On top is the «Portrait of Dora Maar» from 1937. Below, from 1937 as well, is «The Weeping Woman.» She died in her Paris home in 1997. But we must remember her and recognise that she was a great artist, a photographer as well as a painter. The video will lend you a hand in getting started…

Gracias…

Cheers…