Eggplant.place

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《图书馆》

它的名字叫真理
就这样堂而皇之地
出现在案内指引处

好像也确实不假
但并没有一个叫真理的
住在这座巨大的神庙里

只有昏沉的头脑
焦虑而迫切的头脑
一头扎进书籍的海洋

我们将那个时刻
唤作真理
没有什么比这更接近

2024 年 8 月 2 日
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《川柳》

我得到命题和指令
要在八月结束前
创造一些词句
它们的名字叫川柳

像是古往今来的枝条
挂在天边，
挂在朗朗上口的嘴边
说不出口的，
也挂在心上
一轮月亮
似溪边柳条纤细

最终，平假片假
没有从我的心里蹦出
更没能连成枝条

我只是吞吐，
它另一种语言的总称
然后等待一棵溪边的柳树
从我心底长出
吐出母语的果实

2024 年 8 月 15 日
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《月经果》

三十八天，四十二天
月经被驱逐出身体的日子
感觉到子宫内壁已经充盈
否则这具肉身不会如此沉重
只是我们等，等到夏日垂坠
在春的树梢尖尖上
一颗青翠欲滴的果
然后迈入秋天，短暂的一瞬
鲜红的、几欲腐烂的
一定会从枝头上掉落
像万物受到引力那样自然

2024 年 8 月 1 日
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《故人遗产》

多年前从故人那里
我继承了一个故事
她和我约定，
要张扬出去
但是还没等故事现世
她先进了圈套。
那个故事。至今
保存在我的文件夹

一开始或许是全部
她不敢轻易放松警惕
在我喘不过气
的缝隙里，她也滑向
地裂的空间
传上来的回音只有恩爱
恩爱。迟来的浪漫

故事无法自圆其说
但仓促修整成结尾
一个爱情故事
就像世界上任何一桩
谋杀案的预演

但这还是一起失踪案
跟我有关。
也许我让它
部分背景暴露在阳光下
或当事人故意熄灭的
走廊灯，被我执意点亮

为了照亮另一个深渊
于是此处永远漆黑
漆黑，直到黎明
里面的人早已走失
死无对证。

而我带着遗产上路
走了整整五百年
在一个寻常的夏日午后
剜出，
血淋淋的一颗心

很多女孩尖叫四散
从诡秘的爱情故事中逃出
我不知道她有没有生还

2024 年 8 月 1 日
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《熱海的熱、熱海的海》

乘上浪漫電車
沿路山海穿梭
他們漸漸都下車了
只剩明亮的藍綠色

還想活下去吧
所以渴望遠近開關

熱海⋯⋯
直線行駛航船
熱海⋯⋯
燈台環繞遠光
熱海⋯⋯
如果還能戀愛
熱海⋯⋯
何必還要戀愛

Sea I love U
Sea I love U
Sea I love U
Let me in hot

最寒冷的夜晚
懸崖邊的溫泉
星空已被水汽淹沒
抬頭低頭都像深淵

還想活下去吧
所以渴望冷暖變幻

熱海⋯⋯
冷水湧出熱浪
熱海⋯⋯
黑藻流淌岩漿
熱海⋯⋯
如果還能戀愛
熱海⋯⋯
也就不必戀愛

Sea I love U
Sea I love U
Sea I love U
Let me in hot

#诗歌 #poem #poetry #song #2gpoetband

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🚨 Attention Texas poets!

Be a part of our magazine.

#Texas #poetry #culture

Are you a poet writing about Texas? Are you a Texas rooted poet? The Texas Observer wants your best poem. 1 poem selected per issue. $100 honorarium. Previously unpublished poems. Poem up to 30 lines. Submit: poetry@texasobserver.org

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Portuguese poet Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida was born #OTD in 1740.

He was the foremost Portuguese satirical poet of the 18th century. A good metricator, he composed sonnets, odes, memorials and descriptive and caricatural satires with an ironic and comic tone about the pettiness of customs and traditions, attachment to appearances and everyday vices. He published a collection entitled Obras Poéticas in 1801.

Books by Nicolau Tolentino at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/6669

#books #literature #poetry

"Obras completas" de Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida (1740-1811), verko eldonita en (1861).

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American poet and playwright Georgia Douglas Johnson was born #OTD in 1880.

Her first collection of poetry, "The Heart of a Woman" (1918), was one of the earliest books of poetry published by a Black woman in the United States. Her second volume, "Bronze" (1922), focuses more explicitly on racial issues, delving into the experiences of Black Americans and the injustices they faced in society.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Douglas_Johnson

#books #literature #poetry #theatre

In the portrait, Georgia Douglas Johnson is depicted as a poised and elegant woman, likely in her middle years during the height of her literary career. Her facial features are soft yet defined, with a composed and thoughtful expression. She might have short, wavy hair styled in a way that reflects the fashion of the early 20th century, which adds to her sense of modernity and sophistication.

Johnson would likely be dressed in a formal, yet stylish outfit, reflecting both her literary status and her role as a leading cultural figure. A brooch or simple piece of jewelry might also be present, adding a touch of personal style.

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Spanish writer Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas died #OTD in 1645.

Along with his lifelong rival, Luis de Góngora, Quevedo was one of the most prominent Spanish poets of the age. His style is characterized by what was called conceptismo. This style existed in stark contrast to Góngora's culteranismo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_de_Quevedo

Books by Francisco de Quevedo at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/35792

#books #literature #poetry

Portrait of celebrated Spanish poet and writer, Francisco de Quevedo, attributed to Juan van der Hamen, 17th century (Instituto Valencia de Don Juan).

In the portrait, Francisco de Quevedo is depicted as a middle-aged man with a serious, contemplative expression. His distinctive facial features include a long, narrow face, a prominent mustache, and a goatee. One of the most notable details is the presence of Quevedo’s signature pince-nez glasses, which rest on his nose. These round spectacles are closely associated with Quevedo and emphasize his scholarly image.

Quevedo is dressed in the formal attire typical of a Spanish nobleman and intellectual of the 17th century. He wears a dark, austere robe, which contrasts with the lighter tones of his skin and the dark background.

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《脆》
詩曲金梨

倒計時第零天
發送離別宣言
厭倦了這個愛看熱鬧的人類世界

沒有什麼意見
趁著血液新鮮
不如把自己打包回到～宇宙奇點

寫一萬首歌歌頌活著
是哪種活著差別太大了
琴弦震盪著有話要說
幾億人不停說全都聽不清了

衝撞兩具身體
重傷已是幸運
跌倒後再想爬起卻又～躺到天明

樹葉輕輕落地
腳下碎裂聲音
乾脆把自己關在家裡等颱風過境

寫一萬首歌歌頌活著
該怎麼活著不懂就問了
和音重疊著誰會搜索
你和我一樣呢離開又回來了

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《台灯下的蜘蛛》

在一个夜晚，我发现它
悬浮于我的笔记本上方
一只灰黑色的蜘蛛，无所适从
它在我的书桌上迷路了多久？
很快，我的发现再次惊扰它
不得不向着更黑暗处流浪
在二十平米的房间绕行一周后
它会试着接受，
与一个人类同居的事实

2024 年 8 月 15 日
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#OTD in 1846.

The English poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning married in secret to avoid their disapproving families before moving to Italy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Browning

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Barrett_Browning

Books by Elizabeth Barrett Browning at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/781

Books by Robert Browning at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/146

#books #literature #poetry

Portraits of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning.

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#illustration #webcomics #poetry #cyberpunk #gothicfiction #josiemanga #timburton #costumedesign #softpastels #gothrock #gothicmetal #pixelart #languagelearning #conlang #artlang

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Surrealism at 100: A Reading List

On the centennial of the founding of Surrealism, this reading list examines its radical beginnings, its mass popularity, and its continued evolution.

By Allison C. Meier via @JSTOR_Daily

https://daily.jstor.org/surrealism-at-100-a-reading-list/?utm_term=Surrealism%20at%20100%3A%20A%20Reading%20List&utm_campaign=jstordaily_09192024&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email

#books #art #literature #poetry

The covers of Surrealist Manifestos by André Breton and Yvan Goll. Wikimedia Commons

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《无人罚站的午后》

在午后的雷声中想起往事
也许并没有那道雷
只是记忆中的闪回
光线穿过，两扇窗帘汇合处
就像大汗淋漓梦中惊醒
或者，什么也没有梦到
只是想起往事
想起还小的时候
站在房檐下无人罚站的午后

2024 年 8 月 15 日
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Stubbling

Diorama thoughts confuse
The endless madrigal singing,
Dampening with fear, unbounded
Ash and spattered blood endure
The ancient breath of tired earth,
Wreathing in all, oh, it’s so pointless,
Just another dickhead shrimp
On the barbie, sizzling hot amid
The searing brick-veneer landscape,
Drizzled in summered shouts of fun
Beneath the sprinkler, too old for that
Yet not too flabby to stop wanting
What I had. What I fucking had.

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Polish poet, dramatist, painter, sculptor, and philosopher Cyprian Norwid was born #OTD in 1821.

Considered a "rising star" in his youth, Norwid's original, nonconformist style was not appreciated in his lifetime. Partly due to this, he was excluded from high society. His work was rediscovered and appreciated only after his death by the Young Poland movement of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprian_Norwid#

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Portrait of Cyprian Kamil Norwid in 1871.

Norwid is shown with a serious, contemplative expression. His eyes often seem deep-set and thoughtful, conveying his intellectual depth and the hardships he endured. The expression also reflects his status as a misunderstood and underappreciated figure during his lifetime.

Norwid is seen wearing formal, yet modest clothing, which aligns with his austere lifestyle. His hair and beard, slightly disheveled, contribute to his image as a Romantic artist.

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"If the fifteenth century discovered America to the Old World, the nineteenth is discovering woman to herself."
"Woman's Political Future" Speech

American writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was born #OTD in 1825.

She was an abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer, one of the first African American women to be published in the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Ellen_Watkins_Harper

Books by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/345

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Portrait of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

In: Women of distinction : remarkable in works and invincible in character
Year: 1893
https://archive.org/details/womenofdistincti00scru/page/n40/mode/1up?view=theater

Harper is dressed in modest, formal clothing, typical of the period. Her attire reflects her professional status and her role as a speaker and activist. She is shown in a high-necked dress with simple accessories, emphasizing her seriousness and professionalism.

Harper is often portrayed with a straight, upright posture, which adds to her aura of authority and poise.

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"¿Qué es una humorada? Un rasgo intencionado ¿Y dolora? Una humorada convertida en drama ¿Y pequeño poema? Una dolora amplificada."

Spanish realist poet & philosopher Ramón de Campoamor was born #OTD in 1817.

Campoamor's most famous work is his collection of doloras, brief poems that combine realism with a philosophical or moral message. One of his most famous doloras is "La Hija y la Madre", which presents a dialogue between a daughter & her mother.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%B3n_de_Campoamor_y_Campoosorio

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Ramón María de las Mercedes de Campoamor y Campoosorio (September 24, 1817 – February 11, 1901), known as Ramón de Campoamor, asturien realist poet and philosopher, was born at Navia (Asturias) on September 24, 1817.

Photo by Debas, Madrid - The Critic: An Illustrated Monthly Review of Literature, Art and Life (1901) G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York.

Campoamor is typically shown with a calm, thoughtful expression, reflecting his role as a deep thinker and literary figure. His gaze is steady and contemplative, emphasizing his intellectualism and his reputation for philosophical musings in his poetry.

In this photograph, Campoamor is dressed formally in the style of a distinguished 19th-century gentleman. He is often depicted wearing a suit with a tie or cravat, reflecting his social status and respectability.

He is typically shown with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, a common feature among men of his era. His hair, though receding, is well-groomed, adding to his distinguished appearance.

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Italian poet, writer, and philosopher Dante Alighieri died #OTD in 1321.

Dante is known for establishing the use of the vernacular in literature at a time when most poetry was written in Latin, which was accessible only to educated readers. His use of the Florentine dialect for works such as The New Life and Divine Comedy helped establish the modern-day standardized Italian language.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dante_Alighieri

Books by Dante Alighieri at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/507

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Andrea del Castagno, Dante Alighieri, ne Ciclo degli uomini e donne illustri, affresco, tra il 1448 e il 1451, Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze

The painting of Dante Alighieri by Andrea del Castagno, part of the Ciclo degli uomini e donne illustri (Cycle of Famous Men and Women), is a fresco created between 1448 and 1451. It is housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence. The portrait honors Dante as one of the most prominent literary figures in Italian history.

In this fresco, Dante is depicted as a tall, solemn figure, wearing a traditional red robe with a matching cap (a zucchetto), which was associated with scholars and intellectuals. The red color symbolizes Dante's prominence and the honor bestowed upon him in Florence's cultural history.

Dante’s face is dignified and contemplative, reflecting his status as a thinker and poet. His face is slightly turned to the side, emphasizing his prominent nose and thoughtful gaze.

He is shown standing in a stately posture, holding a book in his hand, most likely representing The Divine Comedy. The book signifies his contribution to literature and his intellectual achievements.

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我給你的愛以數量取勝
寫一百封情書
郵費又上漲了呢
我很著急
一筐筐蘋果正在運送而來的路上
到你手上就熟透了吧
或許我還是應該
採摘青澀的那些
不成熟的愛數以萬計

不成熟的愛數以萬計
但我相信
再青澀的都會在你手中漸漸成熟
我的耐心要比路程更長
比宇宙終始更長
當他們把咖啡果實叫做咖啡櫻桃
驚愕之餘，也感到釋懷
請把我也種在山林裡
我會和陽光，和成熟消耗的時間和解

⋯⋯
love letter

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English poet, playwright, critic, Nobel Prize laureate T. S. Eliot was born #OTD in 1888.

Eliot first attracted widespread attention for his poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" from 1914 to 1915, which, at the time of its publication, was considered outlandish. It was followed by The Waste Land, "The Hollow Men", "Ash Wednesday", and Four Quartets. He was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Books by T. S. Eliot at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/599

#books #literature #poetry

T. S. Eliot, photographed one Sunday afternoon in 1923 by Lady Ottoline Morrell.

Eliot is captured with a contemplative, somewhat somber expression. His face appears serious and introspective, a mood reflective of his complex, often dark literary themes.

Eliot is dressed formally in a suit, typical of the style of an educated, professional man of the 1920s.

The photograph is relatively straightforward, with Eliot seated in a relaxed but poised manner. The simplicity of the composition focuses attention on Eliot’s face and presence, allowing his personality to take center stage. Lady Morrell's photographic style often emphasized the character of her subjects, and this portrait reflects that approach.

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《台风过境》

有人彻夜地写诗
等待电光闪烁间，
回想起二十六年前的傍晚
一个台风天
不速之客涤荡在海边
足足撞毁三千棵椰子树
被疏散的风才离去
向往无人之地
我们晾晒，被水泡过的诗

记 2024 年 8 月29 日台风过境
写于 2024 年 9 月 5 日
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British artist, writer, poet, playwright, novelist, painter, designer of lamps, and bohemian Mina Loy died #OTD in 1966.

Loy's poetry is known for its non-traditional structure, free verse, and exploration of the female experience, such as Lunar Baedecker (1923). In 1914, while living in an expatriate community in Florence, Italy, Loy wrote her Feminist Manifesto. Loy was also a visual artist, working in painting, sculpture, and design.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mina_Loy#

#books #literature #poetry