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(spiraled snow white curves) tanka

five lines in praise of the calla lily

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Comment from Joan E.
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Hooray--I guessed from the title it was going to be about callas. It was interesting to me that in your notes so many photographers were inspired by the lily (only O'Keefe, Stella and Rivera being painters). I think it must be the wonderful lines and contrasts that are so evident in black and white photography. Your poem speaks to these qualities so well. You paint exquisitely with your words and your eye frames the image beautifully simultaneously.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    Thank you, Joan - yes, it is a most photogenic plant - and your comments are absolutely lovely :-) Brooke
Comment from dtimes3
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Mino Yasue is so gifted - I wonder how many FS poems have been accompanied by her work? Statuesque, yet maintains a palpable degree of velvety softness.

++ grows with grace, a work of art

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    I bet the poems illustrated by her number in the hundreds. Thanks for your great review :-) Brooke
Comment from RapturedHeart
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How beautiful, Brooke. And once again, I'm grateful for the notes you've shared with us. This is very intriguing - that one woman would be so taken by the flower as to paint a whole exhibit's worth. Beautiful tanka, that truly brings out the beauty of the lily. Take care,
Heather

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    Heather, thank you. Her flower paintings are legenary - but this one in particular captivated her so much that she became known as the lady of the lilies :-) Brooke
Comment from Nicnac
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This is a lovely poem celebrating the magnificent beauty of this unique bloom.
I sent a bouquet of calla lilies and red roses to a friend many years ago. She said it was the loveliest bouquet she had ever seen. (I had it delivered, so I didn't see it, but she sent me a photo.)

Beautiful artwork (as all of Mino's work is!)
Your poem has a gentle flow and airy presentation.

Very nice!
Nic

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    I'm imagining the bouquet and it sounds wildly beautiful to me! Thanks so much, Nic. Brooke
Comment from mslyla216
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This is a perfectly executed tanka poem, Brooke. I especially like your last two lines -- that this beautiful flower was here long before Georgia O'Keefe. I have a copy of one of her renditions of it. Best of all, it was the flower I chose to carry in my wedding bouquet. This is a lovely poem about a lovely favorite of mine. Thanks for writing it. Lyla

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    I'm glad the flower and the artist have good associations for you, Lyla. Thanks so much for this great review :-) Brooke
Comment from Jazh
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Another lyrical flower - your book of them should be called 'Floral Tributes'. :) This is beautiful, certainly statuesque. I had them in my wedding bouquet actually, but I didn't know what they were called. :)

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    Oh, that must have been one gorgeous bouquet :-) thank you, Adele :-)
Comment from Amicus
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God's graceful lily
Georgia fixed in time and space
think "how great Thou art"
I see her skilled artistry
also as God's masterpiece

Thanks for you thought-provoking, well crafted and lovely calli lily tanka. It was a joy to read.



 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    I love her paintings - if you ever have a mind to buy me one for many millions of dollars, I would be most appreciative :-) Thanks so much, my friend. Brooke
Comment from Sasha
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Next to the yellow rose, the call lily is my favorite flower and it is definitely a work of art. This is a lovely poem and I especially like the reference to O'Keefe. Great illustration for this poem too.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    Valerie, thank you - so glad you like this tanka about one of your favorite flowers :-) Brooke
Comment from Treesaw
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I'm giggling, Brooke...much to my hubby's chagrin...he can't figure out why I do what I do...(sigh). This, of course, was magnificent. And I agree that the artist, Mino Yasue, has done some remarkable work. Your poem is also a work of art.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    Do you mean to tell me your husband is not as thrilled with my poetry as you are? LOL Thanks so much for your terrific review :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
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Some things always remain works
of art and thrive and grow more
beautiful as the test of time is
met.
Your words as magical as the Calla
Lilly, a painting of words that enhance
the beauty of this delicate flower.
Your writings and lessons of what you
write about, so interesting, so poetic,
and they, too, will withstand the test
of time.
Well done

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
    You're just making my evening - thank you :-) Brooke