Posted by Japanalia (Yokohama, Japan) on 14 May 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
"Born from the universe and now in the universe, somehow I'm away from the universe. Therefore, I am lonely. I am lonely even if I am with you, but sometimes I return again to the universe. I do not know whether I am the universe or the universe is myself. At that time my heart is the heart of the universe; at that time my eyes are the eyes of the universe; at that time when I cry, I cry, forgetting everything. Surely it rains. But I am lonely today. I am away from the universe. I am lonely even if I am with you." ("The Universe and Myself" by Akiko Yosano, 1878-1942)
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There are as many shades of violet as there are petals in these beautiful flowers, Gabriela. The persons living behind that window are lucky. When they open it they can smell the sweet, enticing perfume of the lovely lilac tree in full bloom. Wishing you a sweet Wednesday, Eva
14 May 2008 6:15am
A rich gorgeous composition, Gabriela. Love the colors!
14 May 2008 6:16am
so nice both poetry and photo.
14 May 2008 7:44am
Great tones and lyrics attached!
14 May 2008 8:20am
I have their scent already in my nose! Very lovely shot - and a so sad poem!
14 May 2008 9:10am
that smells good...mmm...
14 May 2008 11:50am
Heavenly sight, heavenly scent, perfect photo :)
14 May 2008 12:29pm
Beautiful composition. I like the shades variation here!
14 May 2008 4:11pm
What can I say except stunning! I can smell them all the way over here Gabriela...
14 May 2008 7:20pm
Beautiful shot & Poem! What kind of flower is that?
14 May 2008 10:40pm
Beautiful poem of total loneliness, couldn't have been an American or European poem or song. Even in loneliness one can feel connected to, and part of, a greater Being... I have a bush of exactly the same flowers in our front yard, they make the house 10.000 euros more worth :) (when they are blossoming, which is right now). I like the background which gives it a Japanese seasoning. I also admire the pictures by JGC with Japanese and Chinese architecture..
15 May 2008 4:07am
A beautiful sight and lovely composition ... my lilacs have already bloomed out and gone ... thanks for sharing yours!
15 May 2008 7:50am
I love your flower-shots and the poem is same good! Thanks!
15 May 2008 12:22pm
Gorgeous! Just let me drink in the wonderful scent!
15 May 2008 10:47pm
lovely poem, but do I detect a bit of saddness hidden in the words, goes well with the moody shot+light there, TAKE CARE G, regards D.
16 May 2008 6:12am
nice ... so ... pic and poem tanx
16 May 2008 8:33am
The Lilac blossoms look terrific, very good photo.
16 May 2008 10:13am
very nice and fresh ! vivid flowers ... i like frame of this shot , thanks.
16 May 2008 10:55am
Amazing colors, I like this shot!
16 May 2008 11:37pm
Oh wow, the color is wonderful... :)
17 May 2008 2:04pm
I love the blossoms but it is interesting to me that the window in the background has bars on it. I wouldn't have ever thought that bars were necessary in Japan. Maybe this is close to a US military base?
18 May 2008 8:24am
@Craig: Not at all, Craig! This is just an ordinary house where an ordinary Japanese family makes its home. As for bars, I think we need them more than ever by the day, no matter where. Japan is no longer a haven of peace!
It is definitely lilac season and they are so springlike and beautiful. There is something just ethereal and romantic about lilacs. A beautiful composition Gabriela.
18 May 2008 2:02pm
I love the depth of color you captured, Gabriela and the Lilacs are beautiful; I'd like to catch their fragrance. The poem seems to written from a point of some despair, which is sad. Even in that loneliness I personally choose to find a glimmer of hope. Hugs, Judy
19 May 2008 5:36am
your pics are really greats. I love the poem with the lilac's pic, really sad but so deep ! i'll come back.
19 May 2008 9:12am
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