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haiku : protea

haiku : protea ~N A T I O N AL flower~ hoary pinky Proteus ** sticKy ** f i N g e R

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Sotto Poet

Date: 5/25/2025 8:14:00 AM

Your great haiku "hoary pinky Proteus" examines metamorphosis, identity, and fluidity. The name "Proteus," a Greek mythological character who could alter form, symbolizes versatility. The phrase "hoary pinky Proteus" may suggest elderly or wisdom, contrasted with "pinky," which may indicate purity and fragility. The main themes are age and youth, permanence and transience, and identity complexity. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks Ghairo

Ghairo Daniels
Date: 5/25/2025 8:41:00 PM

ThkU 4 insightful read & comment, Sotto. I do appreciate you. Yes, I love the way Proteus can change. It matches the many varieties of protea we have here. X

Ink Empress

Date: 5/25/2025 7:12:00 AM

Ah is that the national flower of you country? I should google how it looks! So well written dear poetic soul! The title should be " hiku" if its for brians contest: best wishes and so good to see you around on soup more now beautiful soul! Sending you light always

Ghairo Daniels
Date: 5/25/2025 8:48:00 PM

ThkU as always, Inky. Yes, protea, our national flower. I wasn’t intending it for Brian’s. Just starting to learn haiku. ThkU 4 info. I c most professional haiku writers & Japanese write word with a ~ I was trying to find whether there was a difference, but couldn’t. Hug.