Fifth section of “Chuva obliqua”, poem by Fernando Pessoa, presented in original version in Portuguese and in translation into English and Italian by Enzo Martinelli. Continue reading Chuva oblíqua V, por Fernando Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹
Presentation of the poem by Federico García Lorca, Gacela del amor maravilloso, from the collection “Divan del Tamarit”, with original text and translation into English and Italian by Enzo Martinelli. Continue reading Gacela del amor maravilloso, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸
Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) stands as one of the most enigmatic and influential poets of the 20th century. A Portuguese literary giant, Pessoa is best known for his creation of heteronyms—fully developed alter egos with distinct biographies, philosophies, and poetic voices. Among them, Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Álvaro de Campos each embody different worldviews, allowing Pessoa to explore multiple facets of modern existence and poetic … Continue reading Chuva oblíqua IV, por Fernando Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹
Federico García Lorca, one of Spain’s most celebrated poets and playwrights, left behind a powerful poetic legacy that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Known for his lyrical intensity, symbolic imagery, and deep connection to Andalusian culture, Lorca’s poetry blends folklore, surrealism, and personal anguish. Among his most compelling works are two posthumous collections: Diván del Tamarit and Sonetos del amor oscuro. Diván … Continue reading Casida de la muchacha dorada, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸
His work, largely unpublished during his lifetime, has since gained worldwide acclaim for its depth, innovation, and introspective power. Today, Pessoa is a touchstone for contemporary poets and thinkers, whose fascination with multiplicity and inner experience mirrors the modern soul he so hauntingly captured. Chuva oblíqua I, by Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹 🇵🇹 A Grande Esfinge do Egipto, de Fernando Pessoa A Grande Esfinge do Egipto sonha … Continue reading Chuva oblíqua III, by Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹
Chuva oblíqua, by Fernando Pessoa – in Orpheu 2., 1914 – translated into English 🏴 and Italian 🇮🇹 by Enzo Martinelli © 2025 Enzo Martinelli Ilumina-se a igreja por dentro da chuva deste dia,E cada vela que se acende é mais chuva a bater na vidraça…Alegra-me ouvir a chuva porque ela é o templo estar aceso,E as vidraças da igreja vistas de fora são o … Continue reading Chuva oblíqua II, by Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹
Gacela de la muerte obscura – Divan del Tamarit – Federico García Lorca – 1936 – with translation from Spanish 🇪🇸 into English 🇬🇧 and Italian 🇮🇹 by Enzo Martinelli © 2025 Enzo Martinelli Quiero dormir el sueño de las manzanas,alejarme del tumulto de los cementerios.Quiero dormir el sueño de aquel niñoque quería cortarse el corazón en alta mar.No quiero que me repitan que los … Continue reading Gacela de la muerte obscura, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸
Não sei quantas almas tenho, by Fernando Pessoa – from Novas Poesias Inéditas, 1973 – translated into English and Italian by Enzo Martinelli © 2025 Enzo Martinelli Não sei quantas almas tenho.Cada momento mudei.Continuamente me estranho.Nunca me vi nem achei.De tanto ser, só tenho alma.Quem tem alma não tem calma.Quem vê é só o que vê,Quem sente não é quem é,Atento ao que sou e … Continue reading Não sei quantas almas tenho, by Pessoa 📃🖋🇵🇹
Casida de la rosa – Divan del Tamarit – Federico García Lorca – 1936 – with translation from Spanish 🇪🇸 into English 🇬🇧 and Italian 🇮🇹 by Enzo Martinelli © 2025 Enzo Martinelli La rosano buscaba la aurora:casi eterna en su ramo,buscaba otra cosa.La rosa,no buscaba ni ciencia ni sombra:confín de carne y sueño,buscaba otra cosa.La rosa,no buscaba la rosa.Inmóvil por el cielobuscaba otra cosa. … Continue reading Casida de la rosa, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸
Gacela del recuerdo del amor – Divan del Tamarit – Federico García Lorca – 1936 – with translation from Spanish 🇪🇸 into English 🇬🇧 and Italian 🇮🇹 by Enzo Martinelli © 2024 Enzo Martinelli No te lleves tu recuerdo.Déjalo solo en mi pecho,temblor de blanco cerezoen el martirio de enero.Me separa de los muertosun muro de malos sueños.Doy pena de lirio frescopara un corazón de … Continue reading Gacela del recuerdo del amor, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸
