Jenn from, You Know … that blog?,
hosts Sensational Haiku Wednesday. This week’s theme is:
Milestones
Flowers bloom and fade.
The seasons run together
making milestones.
CLA
About the author
Quilly is the pseudonym of Charlene L. Amsden, who lives in the Pacific Northwest and is currently working on writing the next great American novel. You may visit her writing blog at http://charlene-amsden.com.
i love the effect in the photo! it makes a great illustration to the verse
Polona — it also made a mediocre shot into something worth looking at! I tried to salvage it because I loved the composition and the “feeling” but the edges were a little too soft and the color was almost monochrome with the sky being pretty much the same pink as the flower.
I knew you would make that positive.
Doug — I’m having trouble putting a positive spin on the wrinkles on my face, but I seem to manage just fine white-washing (or rather, rose-washing) everything else!
That’s a beautiful pic and a great haiku!
Linda — thank you.
Indeed they do. Excellent Haiku and I love the photo
Thom — I am glad you enjoyed this. Thank you.
when seasons change and the flowers fade, that signals a new beginning. new buds will soon bloom. nature always has a way of showing off its beauty. brilliant haiku, quilly
thanks for the nice comment on my post and for mentioning Isaiah 61:3. indeed a garment of praise is far more fulfilling than nurturing a spirit of despair. during my darkest moments, i held on to my favorite Isaiah verse- “those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
again, thank you so much!
Bing — that is a favorite of mine, too. I love the song that Michael Joncas wrote based on that verse.
Your photo is absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks, Nessa. I am glad you like it.
Once again, a very nice Haiku. The photo is so soft and pleasing to the eye and goes well with your poem.
CL — thanks!
Beautiful photo and haiku to go along with. I love the sepia effect on the shot. Have a great day
Rosidah — thanks, and you, too!
The photo and haiku go well together.
Barbara — thanks.
WOW,postcard perfect.
Love the soft tones on this one!
Nicole — I am glad you like it.
Just got home and trying to catch up!
Very pretty haiku
So right!
blooming and fading—
our lives are like wildflowers—
how long do they last?
Milestones?