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Painting by John William Waterhouse: Windflowers, 1902

Windflowers

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

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Phyllis Babcock

May 21, 2020 at 2:54 PM

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

Paul Callus

May 21, 2020 at 3:01 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

May 3, 2018 at 2:34 PM

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

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 4:24 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

April 29, 2018 at 8:25 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

April 30, 2018 at 11:06 AM

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

Elaine George

April 26, 2018 at 8:49 AM

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

Paul Callus

April 27, 2018 at 9:27 AM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

April 11, 2018 at 5:22 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

April 12, 2018 at 5:37 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.

April 11, 2018 at 6:46 AM

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

Paul Callus

April 12, 2018 at 5:42 PM

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

Agnes Krampe

April 10, 2018 at 5:31 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

April 12, 2018 at 5:40 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

April 9, 2018 at 7:51 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

April 12, 2018 at 5:14 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

April 9, 2018 at 11:37 AM

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

Paul Callus

April 12, 2018 at 5:11 PM

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

Viv Wigley

April 8, 2018 at 10:07 PM

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

Paul Callus

April 12, 2018 at 4:57 PM

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

Susan Ashley

April 8, 2018 at 2:07 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

April 12, 2018 at 4:48 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

April 8, 2018 at 12:38 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

April 12, 2018 at 4:37 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