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Not Neruda's poem
I really like this poem, but when I googled it to get a better copy, I discovered that it was not written by Neruda. Martha Medeiros (Brazil) is the true author!

The person we'd like to be
Nice reflections here Carolina. It is interesting this concept of 'the person we'd like to be'. I suppose in one sense there is the counter side to it.... the person we ARE who we just need to accept... without judgement... with a sense that we must live with that and make it work for us and others. A balance I think. I constantly have 'themes' that I feel I am working on to 'be the person I'd like to be'... but at the same time I try not to try TOO hard (if that makes sense).... So as not to set myself up for failure or disappointment... to always balance the effort with 'it is what it is' ..... 'just like this' ......'just as I am'........ and 'let it be'.......... Actually through self-acceptance (with a big smile at the ridiculous non-permanence and illusion of it all) I think we do get to see the person we'd like to be. Oh well.... enough philosophising for now.... step by step and it's time for yoga. I am just like this. x

The poem is not by Pablo Neruda but by Martha Medeiros http://www.fundacionneruda.org/en/faq

Brazilian poet Martha Medeiros
Hello, in my research on this Neruda poem, I discovered that it is actually written by a Brazilian poet, Martha Medeiros...thought I'd pass that on. Love your blog. Love the poem. Here's the link I read this on: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=325275&CategoryId=14094

Great writing
This is a very nice piece of creative writing Carolina. Well done!

Further to...
...after spending time in Madrid and Barcelona (plus a few other countries and now in Sevilla), I can assure all that Girona was for me the highlite of my trip (I did not take 150 pics in a day for for nothing!). I spent seven hours there and hardly sat down once nor have time for food except the apple I took with me (and there is pleny of choice to be had). I had my camera and tripod on a drizzly and overcaste day but still so much 'to focus on'...highly recomended but I would suggest try and make time for more than one day if possible! Many thanks Carolina for the suggestion, it is a wonderful town, Bob

Neruda
I almost feel I have a connection, albeit slim to Pablo Neruda. when visiting Valpraiso, Chile in 2007 we visited his residence. whilst this may not be his poem, he certainly did make a mark on literature.

Poor Kutima
A sad story really - but very good capturing of the plight of so many young woman in India Paul xxx

so funny - I am laughing
This is hilarious and I'm glad you finally did the story- I remember being on SKYPE with you the morning this happened and you were just cacking yourself (this is English for uncontrolled laughter - well actually it means - literally - laughing so hard that you shit yourself!!!). SO funny .... .what to say? Paul x

I really like this story Carolina - it captures a moment and a whole way of relating (this man to you). Very nicely captured. Paul

i really like this blog.. i know its not a typical travel blog.... there is nothing complex abt... a simple observation on a family... its very likeable... i really hope one day some good guy will walk past those holes to marry her....

Keeping an eye on you
Hi Carolina, i hope that i am able to read your blog while in China. they do block several such sites, but if i can i will read about your mad and crazy adventures.