I am so grateful and honoured to see my creative challenge mentioned here—woven so thoughtfully into an essay that itself was such a beautiful, rich read.
@Clint Collide 🌈✌️, you crafted this piece with such care—your words made Lorca’s legacy pulse vividly through the screen. Reading it, I felt that ache between longing and constraint you describe so well, and the fierce defiance that still speaks through his work.
To be included in this celebration of queer creativity—alongside such a luminous voice—means more than I can easily say. Thank you for that gift. And thank you for continuing to create spaces where our stories, past and present, can be seen, honoured, and shared.
Yes, I think he would have — and don’t you worry. I have all the days prepared and lined up. Not my replies yet, though — only the challenge itself, which carries on from Sunday with Week 2: Resistance (Power, Protest, and Survival). Maybe one of the prompts will call to you and draw you in.
Thanks for the biographical update. I remember sharing a room with another undergrad. The room was small and our single beds were together. My room mate was studying Spanish language and literature. We were in our beds. We were simply summarising our day before sleep. Although he was straight, he was deeply moved by Lorca's poetry. "I want to tell you a poem. I think you will appreciate it more than my other friends." He recited from memory in the dark. He translated the poems for me. I wept, He reached to take my hand and gave it a squeeze. It was still illegal to do any gaystuff. I felt understood and I interpreted his gesture as fraternal love and unspoken acceptance.
"He wrote as someone who loved deeply but lived in a culture that wanted him silent. And instead of shrinking, he wrote louder. Prouder." This is so moving, and so timely, given the times we are in. More humble badassery. Thank you, Clint. ❤️🔥
Thanks Clint and Federico García Lorca. Looking up Ainadamar. The Met also had a production last October. In the early 70s, an actress whose name I can't remember was on national television in Spain, and she was asked something about what she would like to see. She said, "En Espagne, los muertos." All the television sets in the entire country went blank.
Currently rereading Hemingway's A Moveable Feast, after starting AE Hotchner's Hemingway In Love. Also bought a CD of Toscanini conducting Verdi's Aida.
Steve, I love how varied and rambunctious your tastes are! As for the opera, seems it was premiered at The Met before coming to LA Opera. New works are so expensive to mount it’s good to see two big companies collaborate to keep the art form alive. Cheers!
Just watched Little Ashes, about Dali, Garcia-Lorca, and Bunuel. I didn't like it much, but I might rewatch it tomorrow. Got a small volume "The Tamarit Poems' in Spanish and English, and La casa de Bernarda Alba in Spanish only from the library. They're supposed to have his entire works, but it's missing.,
Thank you for taking the time to write about Federico García Lorca. I also was introduced to him through “The House of Bernarda Alba.” I’m jealous you got to see such a powerful play performed; I had to read it for a literature course and never got to see a proper production of it! The script itself really is that strong, though, that I went on to check out his poetry.
Hi Lee. Depending on where you live, keep an eye out for local productions! The text is so strong I think it will make any cast and crew better. Glad I’m not the only one a little late to Lorca’s poetry. Okay, a lot late. I was in my 30s when I saw the play. :-p Better late than never…cheers!
Ok Clint and gang I'll leave Lorca to you more litary types 😉 However I'll need to go back and read behind the 🌈 headlines of 'I thought I was the wrong type of gay' that was posted. In my POV that's how I feel about my gay life now, I feel like I'm a Straight man trapped in a gay mans body. I've done the parades, events, and I'm happy to be how I now am. I'm an everyday bloke who has sex with other males. I don't need to shout about it, hold a March, Jomo and Fomo about it and others expectations of my lifestyle (choices), in fact I am what I am. However I will still fight tooth and nail to retain those benefits that were hard earned. There are more gay blokes/men like me than there are 🏳️🌈 flag wavers. Finally I'm proud to be a male who has sex/relationships with other males. There I've said it. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
Doug, you are far more than just who you are attracted to and have sex with. You are beacon of light and brotherhood…a true inspiration for folks like myself. You’ve helped me (more than you’ll ever know) find my way out of the dark. You and your Ivory Tower are a celebration for more than just a few, my friend. Keep keeping on, keep living, loving, lusting your way, my friend. You are appreciated beyond measure and I hope you can feel the love today, tonight, tomorrow…and always. Cheers, my dears!
Oh wowwwwzer Clint, kind words, but honestly I'm.,.. just me..l just feel proud/honoured to have developed in the burgeoning start of sexual freedom and life in Manchester (it was always there, just not so open) and able to see that 🌈 folks, of every gender, race, creed and politics are welcomed in Manchester especially. Manchester was always a melting pot of humanity to congregate and flourish in including gay/bi. Now of course the next big hurdle in 🌈 life here is the rise of Islamic intolerance from the 🇵🇰 and Jihads factions to try and overturn everything that's been fought for sighhhhhh. Sorry if my last thought offends anyone. I will not dwell on it though as 🇺🇸 folks have your own battles with Donny and Elon 😮 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴
Federico García Lorca is one of my favorite poets of all time. His work and his tragic end touched me forever when I was a just a teen living in Uruguay. The way he was betrayed by a member of his own family and the cruelty with which his fascist assasins tortured him before they killed him, will never be erased from the collective memory of the heroic people of the Spain. All lgbtq+ people in the world can be proud of him. He was, without a doubt, one of our martyrs.
Really well-written overview of Garcia Lorca's life and work. Loved it!
I am so grateful and honoured to see my creative challenge mentioned here—woven so thoughtfully into an essay that itself was such a beautiful, rich read.
@Clint Collide 🌈✌️, you crafted this piece with such care—your words made Lorca’s legacy pulse vividly through the screen. Reading it, I felt that ache between longing and constraint you describe so well, and the fierce defiance that still speaks through his work.
To be included in this celebration of queer creativity—alongside such a luminous voice—means more than I can easily say. Thank you for that gift. And thank you for continuing to create spaces where our stories, past and present, can be seen, honoured, and shared.
Pride on—and onward.
Lorca would have LOVED your creative challenge. And I know so many do too. Keep keeping on and PRIDE ON too. Cheers to us queers, my dears!
Yes, I think he would have — and don’t you worry. I have all the days prepared and lined up. Not my replies yet, though — only the challenge itself, which carries on from Sunday with Week 2: Resistance (Power, Protest, and Survival). Maybe one of the prompts will call to you and draw you in.
Thanks for the biographical update. I remember sharing a room with another undergrad. The room was small and our single beds were together. My room mate was studying Spanish language and literature. We were in our beds. We were simply summarising our day before sleep. Although he was straight, he was deeply moved by Lorca's poetry. "I want to tell you a poem. I think you will appreciate it more than my other friends." He recited from memory in the dark. He translated the poems for me. I wept, He reached to take my hand and gave it a squeeze. It was still illegal to do any gaystuff. I felt understood and I interpreted his gesture as fraternal love and unspoken acceptance.
So beautiful and touching, Ray. Thank you for sharing!
"He wrote as someone who loved deeply but lived in a culture that wanted him silent. And instead of shrinking, he wrote louder. Prouder." This is so moving, and so timely, given the times we are in. More humble badassery. Thank you, Clint. ❤️🔥
Thank you, Keith. Write ON and have a great weekend!
Thanks Clint and Federico García Lorca. Looking up Ainadamar. The Met also had a production last October. In the early 70s, an actress whose name I can't remember was on national television in Spain, and she was asked something about what she would like to see. She said, "En Espagne, los muertos." All the television sets in the entire country went blank.
Currently rereading Hemingway's A Moveable Feast, after starting AE Hotchner's Hemingway In Love. Also bought a CD of Toscanini conducting Verdi's Aida.
Steve, I love how varied and rambunctious your tastes are! As for the opera, seems it was premiered at The Met before coming to LA Opera. New works are so expensive to mount it’s good to see two big companies collaborate to keep the art form alive. Cheers!
Just watched Little Ashes, about Dali, Garcia-Lorca, and Bunuel. I didn't like it much, but I might rewatch it tomorrow. Got a small volume "The Tamarit Poems' in Spanish and English, and La casa de Bernarda Alba in Spanish only from the library. They're supposed to have his entire works, but it's missing.,
Thank you for taking the time to write about Federico García Lorca. I also was introduced to him through “The House of Bernarda Alba.” I’m jealous you got to see such a powerful play performed; I had to read it for a literature course and never got to see a proper production of it! The script itself really is that strong, though, that I went on to check out his poetry.
Hi Lee. Depending on where you live, keep an eye out for local productions! The text is so strong I think it will make any cast and crew better. Glad I’m not the only one a little late to Lorca’s poetry. Okay, a lot late. I was in my 30s when I saw the play. :-p Better late than never…cheers!
Ok Clint and gang I'll leave Lorca to you more litary types 😉 However I'll need to go back and read behind the 🌈 headlines of 'I thought I was the wrong type of gay' that was posted. In my POV that's how I feel about my gay life now, I feel like I'm a Straight man trapped in a gay mans body. I've done the parades, events, and I'm happy to be how I now am. I'm an everyday bloke who has sex with other males. I don't need to shout about it, hold a March, Jomo and Fomo about it and others expectations of my lifestyle (choices), in fact I am what I am. However I will still fight tooth and nail to retain those benefits that were hard earned. There are more gay blokes/men like me than there are 🏳️🌈 flag wavers. Finally I'm proud to be a male who has sex/relationships with other males. There I've said it. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
Doug, you are far more than just who you are attracted to and have sex with. You are beacon of light and brotherhood…a true inspiration for folks like myself. You’ve helped me (more than you’ll ever know) find my way out of the dark. You and your Ivory Tower are a celebration for more than just a few, my friend. Keep keeping on, keep living, loving, lusting your way, my friend. You are appreciated beyond measure and I hope you can feel the love today, tonight, tomorrow…and always. Cheers, my dears!
Oh wowwwwzer Clint, kind words, but honestly I'm.,.. just me..l just feel proud/honoured to have developed in the burgeoning start of sexual freedom and life in Manchester (it was always there, just not so open) and able to see that 🌈 folks, of every gender, race, creed and politics are welcomed in Manchester especially. Manchester was always a melting pot of humanity to congregate and flourish in including gay/bi. Now of course the next big hurdle in 🌈 life here is the rise of Islamic intolerance from the 🇵🇰 and Jihads factions to try and overturn everything that's been fought for sighhhhhh. Sorry if my last thought offends anyone. I will not dwell on it though as 🇺🇸 folks have your own battles with Donny and Elon 😮 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴
Federico García Lorca is one of my favorite poets of all time. His work and his tragic end touched me forever when I was a just a teen living in Uruguay. The way he was betrayed by a member of his own family and the cruelty with which his fascist assasins tortured him before they killed him, will never be erased from the collective memory of the heroic people of the Spain. All lgbtq+ people in the world can be proud of him. He was, without a doubt, one of our martyrs.
His work is definitely something I cherish too…
Thanks for the mention! And for all of your help yesterday 💖
Always a pleasure, my dear! 🌈❤️✌️