Hanakotoba

Words are not enough Language of April showers Say it with flowers. Gracious camellia Daintily posing, but in vain Begonia lost in thought. Desirable Hopes teeming with ambition Of a stargazer. From friendship to love Exchanging yellow petals With the deepest red. Delicate beauty Of hibiscus in full bloom Inspires iris. A blushing lilac Unaware of dawning day Dreaming of first love. Bittersweet flower Ever loyal to the end Won’t betray a friend. Parting time is near Save the memories within And forget-me-not. Yellow hyacinth With a heart that knows no peace Nest of jealousy. Morning breeze scatters The rich fragrance of jasmine’s Deep sensuality. -------------------------------------------------------------- * Hanakotoba is the language of flowers. ** each flower is bestowed with symbolism & meaning. -------------------------------------------------------------- Author: Paul Callus Contest: Any Poem#21 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placing: 8th

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2014 9:31:00 PM

a very belated congrats on these amazing haiku.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/16/2014 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! Belated wishes are as welcome as your visit :)) // paul

Joseph May

Date: 4/22/2014 1:13:00 PM

What does the rose say?...wonderful write and win Paul

Joseph May
Date: 4/22/2014 4:14:00 PM

Ah yes I see...thank you Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2014 1:25:00 PM

The rose, though not mentioned by name, speaks in the 4th haiku. A yellow one stands for friendship...deepest red for love! // thanks for wishes. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/22/2014 9:50:00 AM

Congratulation on the fine win with this lovely poem, paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2014 10:00:00 AM

So glad to have you visiting again Dr. Ram; thanks for the wishes. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/22/2014 5:57:00 AM

Wow ! What a great poem ,,, all flowers have words to say but only for we to understand,,,,beyond my imagination,,, simply amazing Paul,,,great win,, congrats !

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2014 9:31:00 AM

Hi Dr. Upma! Thank you for the congrats and lovely comments; so glad you enjoyed this :) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/21/2014 9:30:00 PM

Hello Paul, Congratulations, --Enjoyed your awesome win. Thank you so much for the support... Always & forever *Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2014 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Linda...always looking out for your contests !:) maybe one of these days I'll strike it rich!:):) // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/20/2014 4:10:00 PM

Enjoyed the meanings of all these flowers. I believe it was quite the custom to incorporate the language of flowers into the posies sent. They called them Tussy Mussies. Good Luck with this lovely portait of flowers. SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 4/21/2014 4:19:00 PM

Hi Suzanne! so pleased to have you stopping by :) Thank you for the interesting comments, too. cu // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/15/2014 3:08:00 PM

Dear Paul, Amazing use of personification, giving voice and emotions to each flower. Thanks for explaining "Hanakotoba." Indeed, each flower takes on a different meaning. My mother loved begonias. Perhaps she was often lost in thought. Delightful! Best wishes in PD's contest. Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 3:20:00 PM

Hi Carolyn...you rightly interpret the spirit in which these haiku were written; thank you for the lovely comments; a most appreciated visit :) // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/14/2014 7:51:00 AM

Very well done my friend Paul for now I have learned a lot and since I have got a roof garden it will be handy! thank you!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 8:12:00 AM

Appreciate your lovely comments Demi! Not everyone is that lucky to have a garden; I have one at the back of my house; you at least have one over your head :) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/14/2014 5:56:00 AM

wow!!!! so alluring beauty of flowers and its fragrant.. :D i love flowers.. :) :) the one i love most is the sunflower though not the rose..... wonderfulwrite indeed! God bless dearie Paul.. : ==olive_eloi with wink and smile

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 7:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Olive_eloi :) If a flower had to be named after you I'd call it Oleosa :) glad you liked these haiku. cu :):) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/14/2014 4:27:00 AM

- A haiku written with flowers, scents, dreams and love --- Just Beautiful, Paul ! - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise...you just about summed it all up :) love your ever welcome comments...and visits :) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2014 5:05:00 PM

this is sure to capture PD's heart. lots of color in this one for our spring day!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 4:16:00 AM

Hope it does! Flowers tempt with colours and they all have a message to pass on. txs for stopping by Andrea :) // paul