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Haiku – farewell to darkness

by Val Boyko
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Farewell to darkness

Lilies, shadows and lotus

Transcend to the light

Walking in Chanticleer over the weekend, I was reminded of the symbolism of lilies, shadows and lotus flowers. Lilies are for saying farewell and mourning what is lost. The shadows playing with the light, reminded me of the shadow self. The lotus represents the emergence from suffering to freedom.

Nature offers more than meets the eye when we pause and pay attention.

Namaste

20 comments on “Haiku – farewell to darkness”

  1. Karen Lang
    July 19, 2021

    I love the symbolism and stories of the lotus flower. It’s ability to emerge from the darkness and transform into beauty and rebirth always gives hope and encouragement. 🌸☀️

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  2. beth
    July 20, 2021

    lovely and so inspirational

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  3. yagneshthakore
    July 20, 2021

    Very thoughtful…..and….LOVELY.

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  4. derrickjknight
    July 20, 2021

    Lovely photography and haiku

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  5. Jim Borden
    July 20, 2021

    I like what the lotus represents; Chanticleer always put me in a reflective mood as well…

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  6. sloppy buddhist
    July 20, 2021

    so beautiful nature Val…flora and a walk perfect ☺️❣️🌷smiles hedy

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  7. Eliza Waters
    July 20, 2021

    What a lovely presence you brought to your walk, Val. Wonderful photos, too!

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  8. roughwighting
    July 23, 2021

    LOVELY flowers, their meaning, and your haiku. I enjoy having sweet-smelling lilies in a vase in our home. Some people tell me it’s morbid, that lilies are only for funerals. I disagree. Life to death to life. Lilies are a reminder of our cycles. ❤

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  10. Vicki L Flaherty
    July 27, 2021

    beautiful. thank you.

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