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Mirrors of Ignorance

"You reside in the house of Ignorance, for
In his house there is no mirror in which to
View your souls" *
By
Kahlil Gibran


The
Pilgrim
Walked
Through
Fantasy
Land

Down
Republic
Avenue
Nose
In
News

Broad
Street
Pollution *

Sneezing
Windows
Closing


Tired

Eyes
Motor
Vehicles *

Passing
By

Author notes

For the full meaning of this poem, just click on the external links provided:

 

* From: "A Treasury of Kahlil Gibran, The Arabic Writings by the Author of The Prophet"

Edited by Martin L Wolf,  Translated from the Arabic by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris

The Citadel Press, New York  1952  Copyright MMCMXLVII, MCMXLIX, By the Philosophical Library, Inc.     Copyright, MCMLI, The Citidal Press

 

 

http://www.arabworldbooks.com/bookstore/bkstr_khalil_gibran.html

 

Word List: Fantasy, Walk, Closed,Broad, Pilgrim, Republic,Use, Nose in News, Tired Eyes

The word list was written in a favorite coffee shop, and the poem was written at:         "The Hurricane Cafe",

Seventh Ave., and Bell St., Seattle, Wa.

 

* Motor Vehicle Pollution

For additional information, just Google: Motor Vehicle Pollution - Health Benefits Which is how I found the following links.

 

http://www.ibike.org/environment/air-pollution.htm

 

http://www.pdfdownload.org/pdf2html/pdf2html.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eedf%2Eorg%2Fdocuments%2F2655%5FMotorAirPollutionAsthma%2Epdf&images=no

 

Excerpt from above link:

 

In just the past five years alone, more than a dozen studies have been published in the peer-
reviewed scientific literature assessing the linkage between various health indicators of asthma
and other lung health problems with exposure to motor vehicle pollution. A smaller subset of
these studies have examined the association of motor vehicle pollution and the prevalence of
asthma and other chronic respiratory health concerns ­ that is, the role of motor vehicle pollution
in the development of asthma and other chronic lung disease. Many of these studies have been
conducted in Europe, particularly Germany, Holland, Italy and the United Kingdom as well as in
the United States and Canada. The vast majority of these studies have found a worsening of
asthma as measured by a variety of health outcome measures. Findings of these studies are
summarized below.

 

http://images.google.com/images?q=motor+vehicle+pollution&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=QU9iSqmdIoH2sgOb5Iln&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=5

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  • NickRhyme silver member
    October 9
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    This was interesting, Idk what the prompt was so that may be why I'm a bit confused.


    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      October 9
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      There was no prompt. I rarely, if ever use that approach. Perhaps, clicking on and reviewing the footnotes which I provided will clear up any confusion. Thanks for the comment, and applause for I do appreciate them.


  • windsong721
    September 17

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    Really great use of three words..very powerful message as well. I really like your style on this piece, its your own unique picture of life...thank so much for sharing!

    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      September 17
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      Thank you for your kind comments; compliments, and applause, for I do appreciate them. I assume that you took the time to read all of the footnotes, as well, including clicking on the external links provided for these also round out the full meaning of this poem, it seems to me that you probably did. Thanks again.

  • serious clown gold member
    August 14

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    If I have this right, you are against the motor car for causing pollution in the air and illness in the people, if so, I am with you all the way, I'm sorry, but it was an interesting read, best wishes---Norman

    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      August 14
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      You are quite correct. I thank you for your thoughtful comments; compliments, and applause for I do appreciate them.


  • MoonlitRoses
    July 22
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    A very interesting write. It provokes deep thoughts. Wonderful work!


  • individuality gold member
    July 22
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    wow a million words after the poem in author notes, which i dislike for it takes me away from the poem i just read, can i make my own mind up please as to the meaning without being forced by you to see it your way

    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      July 22
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      Thank you for your most intriguing comments. Anyone who reads my poetry on AP, is always free to come up with their own interpretation of my poems, regardless of the notes in the AN section, and I will defend their right to do so. However, others on AP like the notes which I provide, therefore I shall continue to have footnotes wherever I deem them necessary. I hope you have a good day.


  • i.bite.voodoo.dolls
    July 19
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    wow O.O
    i wish i was this good!
    i love <3

    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      July 20
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      Thank you for your compliments. Always remember, in whatever you do in life, there will aways be those who write better than you; and you will also write better than some others might.
      We all have talent on AP, we just express it differently.


  • Titus gold member
    July 18
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    poems in this form, similar to the ghazal I suppose are richly deep observations, and from which are highlights, reads a poets mind more so than my very olde cliche appearance-wise chintz. I am no more a poet of length than I am routinely rhyme routine, and here we have, a fresh outlook which is found to be so refreshing, I would rather put mine away like death. This was actually exciting work to read. I am too old in mind to even consider trying, lovely


  • poetryality silver member
    July 13

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    One of my all time favorite writers, philosophers is Kahlil Gibran. You have taken his famous quote and ran with it. Your single word lines are appropriately written and send many messages to the reader. The first stanza speaks of how we often walk in the way of our thoughts and beliefs when there is so much more to explore and come to know. The remaining stanzas speak to the environment, and how we tend to pass germs to one another without intention. I loved the second stanza, especially;

    "Nose
    In
    News"

    Excellent work shared here poet!


    Much Love & Respect ♥

    Renee


  • just mercedes gold member
    July 12

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    Excellent
    'tis a very fine write, indeed. You seem to express your thoughts quite well. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Again, very well done.


  • condor gold member
    July 10

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    'The pilgrim walked through fantasy land' I really loved that line. it gives me a vision of someone who is not quite ready to step into reality and take their place. I think i sometimes walk the same path as this Pilgrim. What i like so much about your pieces is the fact that you give me something to sink my teeth into. This is a take on Kahlil gibran, someone i haven't actually heard of myself, but i did read what you had above and see where it is coming from. I think you managed to create a very believable take on his writing style and congratulate you.


    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      July 10
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      Thank you for your most thoughtful comments; compliments, and applause. I do appreciate them.


  • Sandygram
    July 8

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    A great take on Gibran's words.Alot said with you few strong words. As always your form compliments the words. Take care, Sandy


  • artistinside
    June 30

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    I like how this seems to have simply taken the main ideas of the feelings and actions to express what's going on, instead of over-explaining everything as so many poets do. Personally, I'm not fond of the concept of capitalizing every word, though I don't know if that's part of a contest.

    I do really like the images this piece evokes, though. My favorite word choice is "pilgrim." It causes the reader to explore what the exact meaning is. Is this person new to the area? New to a certain thought?

    Nice work.

  • Titus gold member
    June 28
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    By this piece, it's as if you are telling us of all your experiences, and of course, your observations. You got me thinking on those terms too, and delicious a thought it seems, thank you. Titus

  • meena krish
    June 26

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    Very descriptive are your words that its easy to
    picture this poem in one's mind. From start to end
    it gives room for the reader to think about..good
    write!


    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      June 26
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      Thank you for your kind comments; compliments, and applause, for I do appreciate them.

  • Macsword
    June 25

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    Wonderful stanza...

    Down
    Republic
    Avenue
    Nose
    In
    News

    lots of "n" in there, and it rolls off the tongue. Neat write poet.


    • Clovis...Curious silver member
      June 26
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      Thank you for you kind comments; compliments, and applause, for I do appreciate them.

  • SimplySonnets gold member
    June 25
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    A fine questioning, thought provoking poem. liked this an awful lot, well done

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