A TUESDAY FEATURE
host: Muskaan Ahuja
guest editor: Hifsa Ashraf
Flowers and Senses
It’s endless to write about the beauty of a flower and its significance in our lives. We can’t admire enough this beautiful gift of nature that metaphorically reflects the way we should live our lives. A few attributes of a flower that one should adopt to in life i.e. simplicity, kindness, compassion, softness, freshness, openness, and positivity.
I feel the silence of a flower that speaks louder than anything in the world. It reflects the true essence of nature and nurture. As Basho and Issa write:
between our two lives
there is also the life
of the cherry blossom
-- Matsuo Bashō
without regrets
they fall and scatter...
cherry blossoms
-- Kobayashi Issa
Just imagine your favourite flower and let your senses tickle your imagination. Please share a monoku or a 3-line haiku that truly reflects some personal experiences.
the colours of a flower
the smell of a flower
the touch of a flower
the taste of a flower
the sound of a flower