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With Just a Little Love

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With Just a Little LoveJames Henry Washington III writes poems for many reasons. They help him to see a clear picture of his thoughts and to make it easier for him to remember them. But most important of all, writing poems helps James to understand more about himself, which helps him to understand more about others. Although James enjoyed putting this book together, it wasnt necessarily writing each poem as it was reading them after they were completed. Reading each poem as

James Henry Washington III writes poems for many reasons. They help him to see a clear picture of his thoughts and to make it easier for him to remember them. But most important of all, writing poems helps James to understand more about himself, which helps him to understand more about others.

Although James enjoyed putting this book together, it wasn’t necessarily writing each poem as it was reading them after they were completed. Reading each poem as he completed it became the inspiration for completing the next poem.

Writing is a form of communication that’s absolutely necessary. Most people may not have the time to sit and listen to what a person has to say; however, they may find time later to read what that person has written.

About the Author

James Henry Washington III was born May 6, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. James is the fifth child of a family of nine. With two brothers and six sisters to share a childhood, he was able to maintain a good perspective of life. His childhood and young adulthood was enriched by both parents. His father worked as a plumber and his mother, in addition to maintaining the household, was a part time licensed Beautician. Unfortunately, his father died on December 25, 1972.

James grew up on the south side of Chicago. He was always quite enterprising even as a young boy. He and his younger brother would ride in delivery trucks, helping to deliver baked goods and home juice. At early ages, all three brothers sold newspapers, flowers, peanuts, Ebony and Jet Magazines. His younger brother Larry, was right beside him.

While growing up James had an opportunity to come in contact with many different lifestyles. In the mid-1950’s, James saw the end of a long- running era. This era included radio days, buses with electric trolleys and vendors who used horse-drawn wagons to transport their goods throughout neighborhoods along 47th Street. Also, James was fortunate enough to be brought up during a time when positive role models were readily available. James’ role models, which included doctors, lawyers, and teachers were either family members or next- door neighbors.

James attended night school for approximately ten years and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. Although he was never fond of school, he realized that without an education he could not fulfill dreams. In 1972, James joined Sargent & Lundy Engineers. This collaboration was the initial phase of his engineering career. Subsequent to Sargent & Lundy Engineers, James established his own engineering firm in 1984. This Chicago-based firm was founded as Cuilla Engineers, Inc. The firm specialized in Electrical and Mechanical design work for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Buildings.

The firm’s name was derived from James’ mother’s maiden name, Gladys Tenola Cuilla. James was responsible for all MEP engineering work. From time to time various family members helped James. This included his sister Darlene (reception and accounting), nephew Glenn (field surveys), and his brother Larry. Larry not only preformed field surveys, he performed accounting, drafting (CAD), calculations and anything else, if asked.

Although “With Just a Little Love” is his first published book of poems, it is actually a re-print of his second set of poems prepared for publication. The first set of poems was lost when his engineering office was destroyed by fire on September 15, 1985.

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charles d barber
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Absolutely beautiful poetic translation occasionally marred by silly attempts at contemporary relevance
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Poetry is something I seldom read, but the range of philosophical and religious reflection in Hafiz' writing is amazing, delightful, and life-affirming. Not every poem is equally rewarding, but how could they be? The translations make these ancient short poems speak to the present day, but sometimes too much so--using terms that have only come into our language in the 20th or 21st centuries at times borders on "cutsie", which distracts from the true meaning. When Ladinsky sticks to standard and time-tested language and grammar, his translations have much deeper impact, for me anyway. I have not read other translations of Hafiz, but I imagine previous ones are full of "thee's" and "thou's", and less erudite perspectives. I highly recommend this book--for me is has more understanding and depth concerning daily living than Rumi, for instance. Just beware that there are some shockingly off-the-mark, if sincere, attempts to make this ancient poetry relevant to us now. Ladinsky apparently spent years working on this book, so my hat is off to his scholarship.
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Farinaz Parsay
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I love The Gift of Hafiz by Daniel Landinsky I am Persian and I love the poetry of Hafiz but the book Gift is the first book I read in English language translated by Daniel Ladinsky. As a Persian who is born and raised knowing the poetry of Hafiz by heart and in their original tongue, I really enjoyed reading the book and appreciated the interpretations and translation. Daniel Ladinsky is an American poet known as interpreter of mystical poetry born and raised in Saint Louise. He has said “the poet who I have worked most with is the 14th century Persian poet Hafiz. And Goethe has said, Hafiz has no peer. And I think Goethe knew what he was talking about”. Daniel Ladinsky has written many other books about Hafiz which are unique and many have come to know about this great Persian Master more glorious in the English language. In a rare interview on October 2013 with the Sun Magazine, Daniel Ladinsky shares about his spiritual longing, his encounter with a living saint in India who inspired him to work on Hafiz. In his preface of “The Gift” he invites us to join him in his fantastic applause of life and says “I vote to inscribe these words of Hafiz on every flag, church bell, temple, mosque, and politician’s brain: Dear ones, let’s anoint this earth with dance! I recommend the book "Gift" to everyone who enjoys poetry.
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Miranda
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Thanks to ladinsky for making the essence of Hafiz accessible to the English reader. For a select some, the purpose of Hafiz's poems is the supernal transportation that takes place in the heart, mind and soul of the seeker. A simple reader of Hafiz may appreciate a more mundane rendition; but a Lover comes to Hafiz to be lost in his drunkenness. ladinsky's interpretations above and outside of translations renders the Realm for the English reader. For hearts seeking higher service to the Friend this indeed is all that matters and yes, our hearts do joy at the criticism of those who yet court the kiss of the King for they are still engaged in the evolution back into essence and oh how the heart does dance at the thought of these. Wayfarer, do God, the "field of holiness" and all creation a favor, purchase this friend's every interpretation of Hafiz and devotionally devour massive morsels until the Final Friend causes YOU to spit out spontaneous sputterings of His own. But don't hurry or worry, for the process may take months or millennia but eventually all will evolve back home to Him. In joy enjoy in-Joy. Dear one read through that last line again, breathe through that last line again. It is far far deeper than most know.
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