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Two Autumnal Fragrances from Phaedon Paris

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Facebook reminded me of this article from two years ago:
Two Autumnal Fragrances from Phaedon Paris

“I only want five things, five chosen roots.
One is endless love. Two is to see the autumn.
I cannot exist without leaves flying and falling to earth.
Third is the solemn winter, the rain I loved, the caress of fire in the rough cold.
My fourth is the summer, plump as a watermelon.
And fifthly, your eyes.” ~ Pablo Neruda

Even if October is upon us, we have the gift of a long autumn, where every leaf is a flower, and each newly revealed color has been patiently waiting all year.

https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Two-Autumnal-Fragrances-from-Phaedon-Paris-17152.html

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Quora Answers: How do you complete a poem in any subject matter you are interested in?

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Imagination is a tricky thing. It does not breathe words all the time. Sometimes it is alive, and sometimes it is barely breathing.
When I have ideas, I write in a notebook or on my phone. After that, I transferred my thoughts to my blog.
You do not just sit at your desk and start writing a poem.

I love writing. For me, it is like living in a parallel world of my own making. Nevertheless, the walls of this new realm may sometimes appear blurry.

The idea for the following poem hit me when I looked out the window and felt the mellow shine of autumn glistening into the threes.

I don’t want the summer to end

I don’t want the summer to end
That is why I try to suspend
My thoughts of winters and grey
Garnering drops of snow and dismay.

I don’t want the summer to end
That is why I am hand in hand
With clouds and planets blue,
Roses and treasures that have no clue
Of corrupt winds and misty reign
In the apocalypse of rain.

I don’t want the summer to end…

Art – Daniel F. Gerhartz. Fair use

https://www.quora.com/How-do-you-complete-a-poem-in-any-subject-matter-you-are-interested-in/answer/Iulia-Halatz

Reflection Emirates Pride Perfumes

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My most recent Fragrantica article is about Reflection from Emirates Pride Perfumes, an estival perfume dedicated to the warmhearted bond between Father and Son.

“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.”
― Umberto Eco

First, I loved the story, as I believe in the strong unseen bond between parents and children, and I am proud to have shared a very strong bond with my father. We were very much alike. He used to call me Iulius, and he instilled in me a strong sense of independence and strength. Even to this day, I keep in mind my father’s wise words and I try to follow his advice: “If you don’t work hard, your luck will dwindle. And the better you work and prepare, the luckier you become.” ; “Always play fair and admit your mistakes. There is nothing to be gained by not admitting failure or defeat, you should acknowledge your shortcomings and become better”…

Reflection’s fragrance story reminded me of the feeling that even if you are in a bad place in the present, you feel warmed up by the memory of a beautiful heavenly place that puts honey on your face. Sweet and warm. Some memories act like heaters for the heart. These are the cherished memories of my time spent with my father.

https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Reflection-Emirates-Pride-Perfumes-21031.html

Enjoy!

Photos by me, taken on my cycling trips in the Bucegi mountains.

Is writing a novel a common item on people’s bucket lists? If so, what motivates them to write a novel even though it may not be widely read or enjoyed?

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I guess it is. It is for me, at least. I have postponed it for later, as writing a novel can take a lot of time and won’t yield significant financial benefits.

What motivates people to write novels?
Maybe having a voice.
Perhaps immortalizing some very loved ones.
Maybe remembering a long-lost world.
I am spinning the yarn of a story that is entirely mine.
Like the story of this photo.

Fragrances With The Most Beautiful Names

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My latest article on Fragrantica is about fragrances with the most beautiful names.

Imagining a delightful perfume name is similar to writing poetry.

https://www.fragrantica.com/news/What-Are-the-Most-Beautiful-Fragrance-Names-20955.html

AI Writing or Copywriting?

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This is a poem I wrote a long time ago:

The Moon

In the evening
with my eyelashes
I kill all the events of the day
I choke perceptions and
reveries green
That could be real
Pending dream.

In the evening
with my fingers

I spin yarns
For your sweet bedlams…

Also published at Spillwords.com.
Also featured in Quora Digest.

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This is a poem written by AI (Gemini) following the prompt below:

Write a poem about the moon in the style of Emily Dickinson.

A Pearl upon the Velvet Night –
A Lady, shy, in gown of mist,
Her Carriage drawn by spectral light,
Across the wide, star-dusted tryst.

No Coachman bold, nor Steed of fire,
She pilots with a silent hand,
A Beacon, cold, with keen desire,
To pierce the secrets of the land.

The sleeping flowers, unaware,
Unfurl beneath her watchful eye,
And lovers, lost in moonlit snare,
Believe they share her secrecy.

A smile, perhaps, the clouds enfold,
A tear, a crescent, sharp and bright –
The Moon, a story yet untold,
In realms beyond the reach of sight.

What do you think?

Photo by the author.

Writing Prompts That Work For Me

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Write as if your life depends on it.

On first impression writing is an activity like any other, only it is not. It has no routine.
Writing is a creative activity that knows no drills, no thrills, only a lot of hard work.
When I feel tired and my mind feels dry, I might think that I will finish that piece, one way or another. It is not that easy. When I am so tired that I do not want to fight anymore with the words I use the prompt above.
It is very effective.

Writing is a difficult task, which is why we see the rise of AI-generated texts everywhere.
Writers’ block is a harsh truth. This is why some individuals may consider using artificial intelligence (AI) to create articles. It is hard to permanently come up with fresh ideas that conquer hearts.

Start with the truest sentence that you know.
I love this prompt from Hemingway.
It helped me a lot over the years. 

When I am in want of new ideas and perspectives/ angles, I am reminded of the beauty of nature which is fresh and beautiful every second of the time that we are willing to spend watching it. Fresh view/ fresh imagination. Where does nature take its unique beauty ?

Maybe because it does not intend to create astonishing views, its perpetual change is vibrant. We, writers, should do the same. Write without thinking at the final results. Just write and the shape of your ideas will be magnificent.

Don’t describe an emotion, make it.

I was trying to mimic the talent of Proust and try to employ the madeleine effect. It’s the way in which a certain smell, taste, or other sensory experience suddenly triggers a specific memory for you, especially a memory that’s strong, clear, and emotional.
Word that memory with pathos and imagine that your readers rely on you to understand the structure of a moon beam and the sun-filled glare of the blinding sea.

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What are the top 10 best and greatest poems of all time?

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https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-top-10-best-and-greatest-poems-of-all-time/answer/Iulia-Halatz?prompt_topic_bio=1

This is a very difficult question, and the answer is more or less subjective.
I am a poetry lover and writer, and world poetry is my oyster.

“Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotion know what it means to want to escape from these.” – T.S. Eliot, Tradition and the Individual Talent, 1912

The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot

A Bird, came down the Walk by Emily Dickinson

The Kingdom of Poetry by Delmore Schwartz

The Tyger by William Blake

I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson

He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by William Butler Yeats

Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe

If You Forget Me by Pablo Neruda

Art – Hermann Hendrich

World Ocean Day

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World Ocean Day is celebrated on June 8 annually to inform the public about the impacts of human activities on oceans and to mobilise the support of the world citizenry to take up a more proactive and sustainable approach towards ocean use.

Ivan Aivazovsky, Sunset, 1866

What Are Your Fears About The AI?

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As a Medium writer, I have received this message:

Medium is for human storytelling, not AI-generated writing. We recently defined and clarified our specific policies around the different uses of AI-generated content and technologies, and what is allowed in the Medium Partner Program. You can read those policies in our Help Center.
Beginning May 1, 2024, stories with AI-generated writing (disclosed as such or not) are not allowed to be paywalled as part of our Partner Program.

Maybe the fear of being replaced as a content writer is gone.

Do I stand alone in seeing the resemblance between the computer on the Enterprise (from Star Trek) and artificial intelligence (AI)?
Asking effective prompts leads to verifiable sources of information…

Below, I have listed the main fears for entrepreneurs concerning AI.

Job Displacement: Automation could lead to job displacement among their workforce, impacting employee morale and company culture.

Loss of Competitive Advantage: Entrepreneurs may worry that their competitors’ adoption of AI technologies could give them a competitive advantage, leaving them at a disadvantage in the market.

Security Risks: Entrepreneurs may fear security breaches and cyber attacks resulting from AI vulnerabilities, potentially exposing sensitive business data and damaging their reputation.

Overreliance on AI: Entrepreneurs may fear becoming overly reliant on AI tools, leading to a loss of creativity, innovation, and human intuition in their decision-making processes.

Negative Public Perception: Entrepreneurs may fear backlash from customers or stakeholders if AI-driven initiatives are perceived as intrusive, manipulative, or unethical.

Regulatory Compliance: Entrepreneurs may fear the complexity and uncertainty of AI regulations, risking legal consequences or fines for non-compliance.

Loss of Human Connection: Entrepreneurs may fear that increased reliance on AI in customer interactions could diminish the human connection and personal touch that are essential for building relationships and loyalty.

Unforeseen Consequences: Entrepreneurs may fear unintended consequences or unforeseen risks associated with AI adoption, such as algorithmic errors or unintended biases.

Reputation Damage: Entrepreneurs may fear that AI-related mishaps or failures could damage their brand reputation and erode customer trust, leading to loss of business.

Innovation Stagnation: Entrepreneurs may fear that AI adoption could lead to complacency and a lack of innovation within their organization, stifling creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

As a conclusion, I would like the AI to do the heavy lifting around, to clean, wash, do the vacuum cleaning, sort the garbage, and leave the creating tasks and the thinking to me.

AI-generated photo