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美坛活动【Poem Reading Tuesday】Snow by Frederick Seidel

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Snow 
by Frederick Seidel

Snow is what it does.
It falls and it stays and it goes.
It melts and it is here somewhere.
We all will get there.

Source: Poetry (September 2012)

About the author
Frederick Seidel | Poetry Foundation

Six Ways to Look at Snow Through Poetry
Six Ways to Look at Snow Through Poetry - Read Poetry

【活动说明】
欣赏了诗歌之后,欢迎大家在跟帖里对诗歌进行点评,分享读后感。本活动主要是为大家提供一个阅读英文诗歌的窗口,以赏诗为主,不要求写诗。如果大家偶尔灵感闪现,有感而发地想要写写诗的话,大家可以尝试用相同的或者类似的诗歌标题,写出不一样的英文诗,在赏诗写诗的过程中自娱自乐。谢谢大家的关注和支持!

Let's get some learning from the fun and get some fun from the learning!


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CBA7
2 楼
Good morning everyone, Happy Tuesday!
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CBA7
3 楼
美坛活动【Poem Reading Tuesday】kicks off today!
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CBA7
4 楼
欢迎大家在跟帖里对诗歌进行点评,分享读后感。
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盈盈一笑间
5 楼
【Poem Reading Tuesday】kicks off today! Yayyyyyyy. :))

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盈盈一笑间
6 楼
谢谢小西!
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盈盈一笑间
7 楼
Thank you for sharing Frederick Seidel‘ poem. It’s wonderful
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盈盈一笑间
8 楼
Simple and easy to understand, yet poetic.
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盈盈一笑间
9 楼
The last sentence is the finishing touch.
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CBA7
10 楼
谢谢盈盈的鼓励和支持!
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CBA7
11 楼
That's the heart of the poem.
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renqiulan
12 楼
Hi, 小西!I'm not a poetry person but I think it's a good pick.
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renqiulan
13 楼
Thanks for keeping the poetic fire alive. Poetry is hearth
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renqiulan
14 楼
and hearth is home. Be back at lunch break. Stay wonderful!
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CBA7
15 楼
Thank you, 秋兰!I pick it because it's a good one
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CBA7
16 楼
for the season. Let it snow :)
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CBA7
17 楼
"Poetry is hearth and hearth is home", your comment
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CBA7
18 楼
is poetry, warm and beautiful!
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最西边的岛上
19 楼
谢谢小西分享。I just modified it (see below) for fun ;)
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最西边的岛上
20 楼
Rain is what it does. It falls and it runs and it goes.
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最西边的岛上
21 楼
It soaks and it is here somewhere. We all will get there.
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CBA7
22 楼
Snow is a symbol of a human life.
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CBA7
23 楼
Hahaha, that's a fun and clever write. 谢谢西岛分享!
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moonlight7
24 楼
Good event, follow 小西 learn English poem!
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盈盈一笑间
25 楼
Haha. Rainy, and we will be there.跟一首tobymac

 

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盈盈一笑间
26 楼
Poetry is hearth and hearth is home! well said.
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盈盈一笑间
27 楼
You’re very welcome to join us.:)
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CBA7
28 楼
Thank you, new friend, 欢迎!Your name is poetic and beautiful!
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最西边的岛上
29 楼
Wow, a good one, with thunder and lightening, plus FIRE.
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CBA7
30 楼
"You are not alone We've all been there" Good share, thanks!
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方外居士
31 楼
Help: Not sure how to understand last sentence?
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CBA7
32 楼
主帖里面的第二个链接有关于该诗的解读,也放在这里,见里面:

 

Six Ways to Look at Snow Through Poetry
Six Ways to Look at Snow Through Poetry - Read Poetry

 

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妖妖灵
33 楼
Nice!AABB韵,5,8,8,5,字节。如果有自己写的诗是不是可以开主帖?
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7grizzly
34 楼
Buddha might've said the same.
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CBA7
35 楼
Yes, of course! 谢谢灵灵雅临赏读点评。
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CBA7
36 楼
ChatGPT 的诗歌分析,供大家参考,见里面:

Snow 
by Frederick Seidel

Snow is what it does.
It falls and it stays and it goes.
It melts and it is here somewhere.
We all will get there.

ChatGPT's Analysis:

Theme:
The poem revolves around the theme of snow and uses it as a metaphor for life and existence.

Structure:
The poem is composed of four short lines, each providing a concise statement about snow and its significance.

Literal Meaning:
The poem begins with a straightforward statement, suggesting that snow is defined by what it does – it falls, stays, and goes.
The second line highlights the transient nature of snow – it melts and yet remains somewhere.
The third line introduces a philosophical element, stating that despite the changes, snow is always present in some form.
The final line, "We all will get there," can be interpreted in various ways, possibly hinting at the inevitability of reaching a destination or an endpoint.

Metaphorical Interpretation:
Snow is likely used as a metaphor for the cycles of life – birth, existence, and eventual disappearance.
The constant changing states of snow could reflect the transient and ever-changing nature of human life.
The idea that snow is always present somewhere may imply the enduring impact or memory left behind even after a person is gone.

Philosophical Reflection:
The poem invites readers to contemplate the nature of existence, change, and the journey towards an inevitable destination.

Conciseness and Ambiguity:
The brevity of the poem adds to its impact, and the simplicity of the language allows for multiple interpretations.
The ambiguity in the last line leaves room for readers to find personal meaning in the poem.

In summary, "Snow" by Frederick Seidel is a contemplative and metaphorical exploration of life using the imagery of snow. It captures the essence of change, transience, and the enduring presence of what has passed.

 

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CBA7
37 楼
Hahaha, you got it!
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暖冬cool夏
38 楼
W‘ll get there:We will melt like snow? Present here,absent
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暖冬cool夏
39 楼
absent there?
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最西边的岛上
40 楼
我的(瞎)理解是人死了以后也会和雪一样,“入土为安”?
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CBA7
41 楼
谢谢冬夏临帖点评。诗歌的内涵详见上面ChatGPT的分析。
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CBA7
42 楼
诗歌的内涵详见下面ChatGPT的分析。
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最西边的岛上
43 楼
觉得艺术品的美妙在于人人都可以根据自己的背景和感受各有自见。所以觉得ChatGPT只是代表它的意见。是吧?my 2c
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renqiulan
44 楼
Isn't poetry an eternal flame?
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CBA7
45 楼
Yes! Actually ChatGPT mentioned the ambiguity of this poem.

 

 

 

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renqiulan
46 楼
Isn't poetry the light of life? Thank you, 小西!
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renqiulan
47 楼
Terrific. Congratulations!
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CBA7
48 楼
详见里面:

Conciseness and Ambiguity:
The brevity of the poem adds to its impact, and the simplicity of the language allows for multiple interpretations.
The ambiguity in the last line leaves room for readers to find personal meaning in the poem.

 

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renqiulan
49 楼
Thanks, 盈盈!
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moonlight7
50 楼
thanks!
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moonlight7
51 楼
谢谢盈版!
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万湖小舟
52 楼
诗歌欣赏了,也学习了。多谢节目主持人小西诗人的拣选,让我学习到这种短小精干,意味深长的英文小诗歌。非常赞!!!
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甜虫虫
53 楼
小西,Wonderful idea! This piece is concise yet meaningful!
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盈盈一笑间
54 楼
点评到位。欢迎来美坛玩。问好。
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CBA7
55 楼
哈哈哈,谢谢老朋友小舟大驾光临点评鼓励!小舟过奖了,我只不过是为人民服务的服务员而已 :)
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CBA7
56 楼
谢谢虫虫雅临点评鼓励!I'm glad you like it.
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CBA7
57 楼
Thank you, 秋兰!It looks like Snow brings more Snow :)
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CBA7
58 楼
Yes! Yes!
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颤音
59 楼
owe an apology to you, i meant "read"
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颤音
60 楼
goes and does, rhyme to eyes only, gpt reads between the lin
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godog
61 楼
这首诗小西挑得好,短小精悍,耐读,只用简单的词和表达,但写出了复杂的意思。

初读觉得第一句是不是有点多余,或者说冗余,下面不都说what it does吗,琢磨一下才觉出其实涵义丰富,比如它所做的定义了雪,而不是其他的东西如颜色、形状等。所以does是一个很重要的词,我都有点难以决定诗眼是这第一句呢还是最后的一句半。总之,一首耐人寻味的诗。

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忒忒绿
62 楼
和一首:footprints on snow:)

Footprints on Snow

by TG

Footprints printed on snow
Cover the roads for now 
The sun will rise a while later 
Nothing left on road but water 
 

6aa8bb

 

 

 

 

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忒忒绿
63 楼
谢小西和盈盈开发这个栏目,棒棒哒,赞:)
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蓝灵
64 楼
Poetry rules.Thank you, 小西!
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盈盈一笑间
65 楼
Footprints printed on snow, NICE! 这小诗可以发主贴的。:)
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康赛欧
66 楼
我模仿了一首,阳春白雪的请闪过,我这首比较的俗哈。
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盈盈一笑间
67 楼
接地气。诗中的动词用得好。:))
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盈盈一笑间
68 楼
what it does琢磨一下才觉出其实涵义丰富,谢谢分享!
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CBA7
69 楼
同感,does用得非常妙!谢谢Go兄读诗点评鼓励。
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CBA7
70 楼
好诗!谢谢忒绿诗人的鼓励和支持!
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CBA7
71 楼
Thank you, blue spirit!
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CBA7
72 楼
哈哈哈,阳春白雪的也要有钱才能吃饭,不能饿着肚子写诗啊。康康有灵气,赞!
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CBA7
73 楼
谢谢颤音诗人雅临鼓励和分享。
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方外居士
74 楼
Thanks for helping
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康赛欧
75 楼
谢谢!好玩儿
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康赛欧
76 楼
谢谢!一想到钱,灵感就上来了,呵呵。。。
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