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Painting by John William Waterhouse: Windflowers, 1902

unsated she deprives wild flowers of their freedom... the wind picks on her greed ----------------------------------

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/21/2020 2:54:00 PM

Lovely picture and words. Windy out here today and these words made me smile. love phyl

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2020 3:01:00 PM

Hello Phyllis, what a pleasant surprise! Thank you for visiting, and for liking this little poem of mine. Hope you are keeping well. Stay safe! ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/3/2018 2:34:00 PM

This is so well written with the photo Paul! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:24:00 PM

Sometimes pictures and words need the support of one another! This is one such case, Heidi. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 4/29/2018 8:25:00 PM

So much said and such an awesome image conveyed in so few words. You are a master at imagery in short verse. I love it!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/30/2018 11:06:00 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Rhoda:) Best regards // paul

Elaine George

Date: 4/26/2018 8:49:00 AM

A stunningly beautiful take on this picture in Tanka form, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thank you, Elaine; your complimentary remarks are much appreciated. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/11/2018 5:22:00 PM

A beautiful tanka, my friend. Absolutely perfect and the image is so clear. You picked a beautiful painting to share with us too, Paul. This Waterhouse work reminds me of Andrew Wyeth's "Christina's World." Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 5:37:00 PM

So glad you like it, Carolyn. Some picture can be very inspiring. I looked up 'Christina's World'; it is a lovely painting, though unlike this one it's in realist style. Love & Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/11/2018 6:46:00 AM

Hi Paul, What a lovely panting and well written Tanka. I enjoy flowers especially roses. Well done:) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 5:42:00 PM

Thank you for liking both, Alexis:) I like flowers, too, though I have a closer relationship with wild ones. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/10/2018 5:31:00 PM

Beautiful painting, and clever haiku. You are right, Paul. I love flowers in my home, but always hesitate to pick them because it feels somehow wrong.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 5:40:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes. Luckily I have flowers in the yard and garden, so I can enjoy them without having to pick them:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/9/2018 7:51:00 PM

Yes, sadly when picked they soon die Paul. I would not have thought of wording it so cleverly as you did Paul. I simply adore the painting too. Bravo! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 5:14:00 PM

You are too kind, Connie:) Thank you!! It is said that people who pick flowers like them...those who love them nourish them! Warm regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/9/2018 11:37:00 AM

and yes, your image mesmerizes, paul..wildflowers are so inviting and so in the visual... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 5:11:00 PM

Thank you very much, Nette. 'Mesmerizes' sounds lovely! Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 4/8/2018 10:07:00 PM

Lovely piece with a sharp edge, Paul. Gives the viewer a darker side to the visual. Impressive. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 4:57:00 PM

Impressed by your insightful comments, Viv...thank you! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/8/2018 2:07:00 PM

Your enchanting poem so succinctly captures the spirit of the young woman and the atmospheric feel of this lovely painting, Paul. Such gorgeous imagery, especially your last line. I have a lot of catching up to do with your writes since I've been really busy with work and family life and not on PS much lately :( It looks like life may slow down a bit mid-month..Warmest wishes and hugs to you my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 4:48:00 PM

As always, your feedback is a delight to read, Susan:) Looks like both of us have a lot of catching up to do! I get myself involved in too many things...time to start cutting down!! ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2018 12:38:00 PM

You are writing up a storm, of great little poems!! You know what? I recall this picture given to me as a challenge years ago. I think I wrote about March!!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I studied history of Art, and one of the painters was John W. Waterhouse. His paintings of women from ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend can be quite inspiring. ~ Regards // paul