Aphrodite's Phalaenopsis, Hawaii. This flower symbolizes love, happiness, and reunion. It is the national flower of Indonesia and is also known as the moth orchid.
However, far more important than the number of syllables is how deep meaning is conveyed. While changes in nature can serendipitously reflect changes in oneself, #nature#symbolism does the heavy lifting in #haiku.
I believe in Americanity,
sacred religion of democracy
sung by mad troubadours of city streets
who lounge in the grass on the river shore
and ride with Death in the carriage of faith
sea to shining sea in the
Last night I had a dream where I fell into some water and then looked down at my watch to see that all the numbers and hands had been washed away and it looked like this. Still trying to figure out what my brain was trying to tell me. #dream#time#symbolism
The traveler who maps the signless road
across the wilderness of windy hope
lifts up their eyes to know the world is wide
with beauty of the ideal scene through hype
because they know no land is theirs to claim,
I saw the light one early morning
When suddenly, and without warning,
I pushed right through the greenery.
Then blinded by the scenery,
The sunshine and the bright blue sky,
I hid my unaccustomed eye
And, holding up my hand as shield,
Emerged from Forest into Field.
Anyone have any insight into why this church has what looks like a Magen David with fire in it, suspended over a sea of flames, on their stained glass window?
Apologies for the poor quality photo. I could be seeing things wrong. One panel looks like tnt and a knife, and another looks like an angelic poodle with the grim reaper behind it. 🤔 I know that’s not right.
Characterization & symbolism in Neil Gunn’s three historical novels
12 Dec, 5–6:30pm GMT/6–7:30 CET, free online
This talk will examine three historical novels by Neil M. Gunn (1891–1973), depicting Scottish communities at a time of transition: Sun Circle, Butcher’s Broom, & The Silver Darlings