Andrea, this is a wonderful post. It puts into the life of a single person the horrors of the Civil War and the suffering that went with it. The starvation and vengeful nature of fascism. It is the fear in those who deep down know that they are wrong, which will ultimately break them. Thank you very much for this.... 👏👏👏
Thank you so much, Soren. Your message means a lot to me. I hope those who know they're in the wrong will see the light someday but so far, I haven't seen this. I'll always remain hopeful.
Oh wow, every time I visit my parents in Orihuela, where Hernández was born, I always tell myself to go and see his casa nataL and I still haven't done it! You, your words, his words, your post, his story and his lovely kind face, have made resolute that I will visit next time I'm there ❤️ I'll send you some photos ❤️
It's a must! In the name of freedom, gratitude, and recognition of your adopted country :). If I ever visit your folks there, I'll go pay my tribute. In the meantime, send photos!
I love how you turn a random stop into an exploration into a fascinating individual! Maybe that is one of the special treats of living in Madrid, too, with its beautiful parks, statues and memorials. And what an amazing life he led and how inspiring to use his language to call out the injustices he saw and experienced. And how his poetry inspired others to continue to fight for justice. Very impressive! Thank you for providing an example for us in a time when we need to know about artist-fighters like Hernández.
Thank you. Remember when I told you I was concerned about running short of ideas? Ha! Wandering around helps me come across so many surprises to learn, think, and write about. Still, I look for ideas sometimes but I like the challenge of making something.
This one gave me the opportunity to watch videos of Serrat's version of Hernandez's songs. They moved me to tears after knowing more about Hernandez's life.
Thank you for your nice comment, Joy. Writing this caused me to listen to some of the songs Joan Manuel Serrat composed based on Hernandez's lyrics. I was nearly in tears. It's one of those cases in which music moves the heart and soul.
Yes, we need to belt it out. Here we are, with vile injustice and disproportionate punishments a matter of policy, on the brink of who knows what. On a lighter note, thank you for including translations of the Spanish quotes and for all the research for this piece.
Or that an experience in jail hones one's writing skills? That's more plausible given the rawness and difficulty jailed people confront. Words had to come out even to the point of writing them on toilet paper
I felt kinda bad when I read “crushing victory” (I’ll admit I had to look up *trounced* — didn’t know that one!). In padel, there aren’t really winners or losers — it’s all about sharing a fun, physically tough but super social activity. We play in pairs, and we can mix things up to keep the games balanced. That’s why, no matter how the match ends, we always wrap it up with a beer and some laughs. Looking forward to seeing you back on court this Friday!
Obviously, we had a great time with you on and off the court and that's why we'll be back at it tomorrow. We really don't care about winning but we would like to see some improvement on our part and provide at least a small challenge for you. See you tomorrow for more fun.
Thanks for providing the subject matter and commenting :)
Andrea, this is a wonderful post. It puts into the life of a single person the horrors of the Civil War and the suffering that went with it. The starvation and vengeful nature of fascism. It is the fear in those who deep down know that they are wrong, which will ultimately break them. Thank you very much for this.... 👏👏👏
Thank you so much, Soren. Your message means a lot to me. I hope those who know they're in the wrong will see the light someday but so far, I haven't seen this. I'll always remain hopeful.
Oh wow, every time I visit my parents in Orihuela, where Hernández was born, I always tell myself to go and see his casa nataL and I still haven't done it! You, your words, his words, your post, his story and his lovely kind face, have made resolute that I will visit next time I'm there ❤️ I'll send you some photos ❤️
It's a must! In the name of freedom, gratitude, and recognition of your adopted country :). If I ever visit your folks there, I'll go pay my tribute. In the meantime, send photos!
You/Miguel are really encouraging me to book a trip to see my parents now so I can pay tribute, as you rightly say 🥰
I love how you turn a random stop into an exploration into a fascinating individual! Maybe that is one of the special treats of living in Madrid, too, with its beautiful parks, statues and memorials. And what an amazing life he led and how inspiring to use his language to call out the injustices he saw and experienced. And how his poetry inspired others to continue to fight for justice. Very impressive! Thank you for providing an example for us in a time when we need to know about artist-fighters like Hernández.
Thank you. Remember when I told you I was concerned about running short of ideas? Ha! Wandering around helps me come across so many surprises to learn, think, and write about. Still, I look for ideas sometimes but I like the challenge of making something.
This one gave me the opportunity to watch videos of Serrat's version of Hernandez's songs. They moved me to tears after knowing more about Hernandez's life.
What a beautiful soul and tragic story. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for your nice comment, Joy. Writing this caused me to listen to some of the songs Joan Manuel Serrat composed based on Hernandez's lyrics. I was nearly in tears. It's one of those cases in which music moves the heart and soul.
This was wonderful. I have learned something new today. 😍
Me encanta esa canción de Serrat, pero no sabía toda la historia detrás, muchas gracias por enseñarme tanto. ❤️❤️
Gracias a tu hermanito, mi director de contenido, mercadeo y creatividad ya se un poco mas. Una historia bonita y triste a la vez.
Yes, we need to belt it out. Here we are, with vile injustice and disproportionate punishments a matter of policy, on the brink of who knows what. On a lighter note, thank you for including translations of the Spanish quotes and for all the research for this piece.
Thanks for your comments, Nev. What you say is true, alas.
The story of Miguel Hernández is sad and inspiring. Can we even imagine a time and place where one's heros were poets?
PS
Amazingly, perhaps, Iran remains such a place today (I haven't been there but we have an Iranian friend...)
Or that an experience in jail hones one's writing skills? That's more plausible given the rawness and difficulty jailed people confront. Words had to come out even to the point of writing them on toilet paper
I felt kinda bad when I read “crushing victory” (I’ll admit I had to look up *trounced* — didn’t know that one!). In padel, there aren’t really winners or losers — it’s all about sharing a fun, physically tough but super social activity. We play in pairs, and we can mix things up to keep the games balanced. That’s why, no matter how the match ends, we always wrap it up with a beer and some laughs. Looking forward to seeing you back on court this Friday!
Obviously, we had a great time with you on and off the court and that's why we'll be back at it tomorrow. We really don't care about winning but we would like to see some improvement on our part and provide at least a small challenge for you. See you tomorrow for more fun.
Thanks for providing the subject matter and commenting :)
What a fortuitous stop on such a lucky bench! You opened up a whole new world of amazing words, deeds, and bravery.
Amazing what serendipity will do and where it takes us.