Poems List

Would there be this eternal seeking if the found existed?
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No one is a light unto himself, not even the sun.
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He who does not know how to create should not know.
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The confession of one man humbles all.
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Certainties are arrived at only on foot.,
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In a full heart there is room for everything, and in an empty heart there is room for nothing.

Voices

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One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.
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I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received.
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Antonio Porchia (1885-1968) was an Italo-Argentine poet, born in Conflenti, Italy, and settled in Argentina from his youth. He is celebrated for his sole published work, 'El Libro de las Palabras' (The Book of Words), which collects aphorisms and poetic sentences. His writing is characterized by deep existential reflection, exploring the limits of language and human experience with concise and powerful language. Porchia's texts address themes such as solitude, memory, time, death, and the search for meaning, often with a melancholic and philosophical tone. Despite the limited volume of his work, 'El Libro de las Palabras' gained recognition and became a reference for many writers and readers interested in dense and introspective poetry. His life was dedicated to writing and reflection, remaining distant from the most prominent literary circles.