Draft:Nero Salam

Nero Salam (around 500 BCE - 400 BCE) was a multilingual poet of Old Persian and Semitic-linguistic heritage who primarily wrote in Latin. Known for his exploration of inner worlds and philosophical themes, Salam's work reflects his fascination with ancient languages and his deep understanding of human nature. Due to his limited records and nearly everyone being unofficial, no online versions or translations can be found as all his work was passed down to coming generations resulting in permanently changing records and also misleading interpretations. The examples given in this articles are the most modern versions.

Literary Timeline

Salam published and scripted a lot of his poems although it was not normal to gain the ability to read and write at his time. Due to limited scripting material it is claimed that his poems like "Verba Cordis Mei" was not supposed to be brought together to a poem. In his own writings and stories that have been passed down his generations, it is claimed that he used a lot of stones and his poets ought to be in a freely interpretable order. Despite his works not being widely known during his lifetime, they gained appreciation for their introspective nature and philosophical depth. His writing was characterized by intricate explorations of the self, often personifying the heart, mind, and body to depict inner dialogues.

Poems or "Carmina Sua"

One of his most famous passed down poems or "carmen" is called "Verba Cordis Mei" which means, "Words of my Heart." It is claimed that it is an exploration of the dialogue between heart, mind, and body, seeking unity amid internal struggles. Due to the freely interpretable structure of his poems, by passing his artwork down all the coming generations, those started to create a pattern and a sequence which his poems stick to nowadays. This is the most known pattern in known communities which also includes corrected grammar from the unknown original version as the Latin grammar and script changed over thousands of years. Verba cordis mei, Words of my heart, Vosne audimini? Are you heard? Verba mentis meae, Words of my mind (or thoughts), Me auditis? Do you hear me? Verba cordis mei, Words of my heart, Alt'rumne cor, quod amas, in ea terra adest? Is the other heart that you love present in that land? → Can you feel the presence of your beloved nearby? Verba mentis meae, Words of my mind, Vos quaeso, ut non iterum dolere deberem. I ask you not to [make] me suffer again. Verba cordis mei, Words of my heart, Mentes interiores, Ops quam [originally "quae"] eges, Corpus quod tibi optas, tibi non dare posso. Inner minds, the help that you need, the body that you desire, I cannot give you. Verba mentis mei, Words of my mind, Auditisne cor meum non modo ita vivere potest? Can you hear my heart not being able [to continue] living [that] way? Verba Corporum Nostrorum, Words of our bodies [meant as "spirits"] Cur cuncta divisa sunt? Why is everything divided?

"Verba Cordis Mei" engages with the metaphor of a conversation between the poet and the distinct elements of the self: the heart, mind, and body. The poet personifies these elements, giving them voices to ask existential questions. The dialogue explores the interplay between emotions (lat. "cor") and intellect (lat. "mens"), reflecting a desire for understanding and connection. It illustrates longing and inner turmoil as the poet seeks answers to questions about love, suffering, and unity.

The repeated refrain "Verba cordis mei" emphasizes the heart's centrality and echoes a call for emotional clarity and fulfillment. By questioning the mind's ability to fully understand and by acknowledging internal limitations, the poem delves into the struggle for internal cohesion. Ultimately, it leaves the reader contemplating the nature of inner communication and the quest to reconcile different parts of the self.

References

Unfortunately nearly no reference can be provided as every possible reference exists in inaccessible family records.