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Haiku – farewell to darkness

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

Val T Boyko
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20 responses to “Haiku – farewell to darkness”

  1. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💖🙏💖

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  2. beth Avatar
    beth

    lovely and so inspirational

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Beth.

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  3. yagneshthakore Avatar
    yagneshthakore

    Very thoughtful…..and….LOVELY.

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  4. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    Lovely photography and haiku

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick. 💛

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  5. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Jim. Let’s enjoy this spectacular and inspiring place. I met a fellow meandering walker the other day and we agreed it had become our happy place.

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        we are blessed to have it so close…

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  6. sloppy buddhist Avatar
    sloppy buddhist

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I was inspired by you Hedy to embrace the shadows and nature’s design. Thank you 💕🙏💝

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  7. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Eliza 🙏 I am drawn to the colors patterns and textures!

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  8. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Pam 💛🙏💛

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        roughwighting

        💛

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  9. Vector illustration Avatar
    Vector illustration

    I am very impressed

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  10. Vicki L Flaherty Avatar
    Vicki L Flaherty

    beautiful. thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes 💛🙏💛 Thanks Vicki 💛

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