The Druids associated the willow with both water and the moon - enhancements for intuitive and psychic abilities, and therefore symbolic of inspired imagination than can lead to a clearer and deeper understanding of the world we live in.
The willow is also remarkably flexible and adaptable. It's example reminds us to "keep growing and reaching higher, no matter where we're planted."
leafy arms outstretched
seeking both moon and water
what dreams can you bring
~:~
tested under stress
to bend but never to break
flexible willow
~:~
forlorn lover sighs
shelter me in your branches
willow weep for me
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This post has been beautifully done and I agree with Lolly, that first one is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteExquisite!
ReplyDeleteAnd with the perfect song, too. :)
Just a wonderful, elegant post.
ReplyDeleteSuperb post - your notes gave the haiku depth, and showed again what poetic knowledge we have lost. Bring back the Druids!
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