arrangement–
until single rose is just a stem
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I’ve used stems in many ways~ beautiful post! Thank you
Deborah,
Welcome. I’m fascinated with the way bits and pieces can be made into beauty. Thank you for commenting.
So do we keep the stem and see that as an object of beauty, or discard the stem and admire the arranged petals? I love how you throw it sideways so it almost argues on behalf of the stem. And in so few words.
Luke,
I love the way you look at things. I say keep the stem. When I wrote it, I inevitably thought of personal stuff . . . so in answer to your question, I say see the stem as beauty and the petals as yesterday’s. Could we even look at a rose stem and not think of the rose that must have grown there? I don’t think I can. I end up with a ghost on the end of the stem, a sort of eternal beauty. Perhaps that’s a tiny bit of of the allure of mono no aware. Thank you for stopping in and stirring my thoughts.
ah… very nice
Amy,
Welcome and thank you. Happy haiku writing to you.
I’m super envious of how much flavor you pack into small bites; all without it feeling like an incomplete meal. I leave satisfied.
NIcely done.
HINES,
Welcome and thank you for your comment and visit. Your sweet words inspire me to go back to the stove. Come back again for another taste soon.
Wow!
pandamoniumcat,
Thank you.
so beautiful!
Laura,
Welcome and thank you for commenting.
Short and yet so much said!
ayala,
Thank you. When haiku works, it does just that.
there is something really evocative in this to me…stripping a rose down to its stem….
brian,
Thanks for sharing yours.
An associative sadness at least, right? An step bereft of petals, perhaps the table/floor littered with them. Neglect of a floral arrangement to the point of death. Defeats the whole purpose of the preserving of that beauty. I’m rather delighted with all the meanings that drop from that image.
wow..so much in just two lines…really nice..thinking of transformation…
claudia,
Thanks. It is much on my mind these days. Makes looking for metaphor rather focused. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on it. Enjoyed your poem very much (I usually do).
Inventive!
Lady Nyo
Lady Nyo,
Thank you, Lady N.
Roses in the Snow? K.
K,
I claim poetic license (or writing without one, whichever you choose).
Ha. k.
Dear Yousei, This is very beautiful. Thank you, Ellen
Ellen,
Thank you for coming by and sharing it with me.
beautiful. aloha Yousei Hime. i like this a lot. a terrific response (imo). coupled with your image—very wow. aloha
Rick,
I enjoy your prompts so much, that I’m always happy when I find a response. Feels very good to get your stamp of approval.
Yousei – i’m delighted when ever you respond. you dont need my approval. just do it. that’s the only secret there is—do it. way fun and fun on. aloha.
Rick,
Thank you. Your words always give my heart a lift and smile. I’m trying. Feeling free to have fun … it’s like a toddler in the first week of walking. I’ll start running; just you watch.