Memories

Jun 5

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Nanakuli Cemetery
 

memories endure—
sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter—
become that flower

 
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery, Nanakuli, Oahu, Hawaii
 
More We Write Poems with the theme “Sometimes, Something, Surprising” here
 
More One Single Impression poems with the theme “Endure” here
 
More Postcards from Paradise at Recuerda Mi Corazon here
 
More Sunday Scribblings with the theme “Sweet” here
 
More Straight Out of the Camera shots here
 
More Mellow Yellow Monday photos here
 
More Shadow Shot Sunday photos here

Posted on June 5, 2011, in cemetery, Mellow Yellow Monday, my digital photos, my haiku, Nanakuli, Oahu, One Single Impression, Postcards from Paradise, Shadow Shot Sunday, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday, Sunday Scribblings, We Write Poems. Bookmark the permalink. 30 Comments.

  1. April Belle | June 5, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I love this… It spoke deeply and with such clarity.

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  2. Noelle | June 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Becoming the enduring flower of memory, in its sadness, its sweetness and its beauty. It is a lovely thought.
    ~Noelle

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  3. rebecca | June 5, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    thank you for this invitation to
    bloom true.
    forever.

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  4. Altonian | June 5, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Delightful haiku. Nice picture.

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  5. Berowne | June 5, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Beautifully written…

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  6. Dawn Elliott | June 5, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Such a lovely haiku and photo…very touching!

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  7. Jim | June 5, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I like the thought, MMT, of being a flower even when the memories are bitter.
    Thinking of those, my bitter flower would be a Canadian Thistle. If I could have two, please, my sweet one would be a Blue Violet or a Kansas Sunflower.
    ..

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  8. christine | June 5, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Flowers are a symbol of many feelings, nice haiku.

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  9. genie | June 5, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    This poem says so much. I think I will put it up in my classroom if that is ok. The children would do well to read it and then try to emulate it. Lovely post.

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  10. Grace Walker | June 5, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Beautifully spoken. Thank you.

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  11. robin | June 5, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    we had a friend pass away this week…your post is very fitting.

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  12. Stephanie | June 5, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    This time of year makes me want to BEcome every flower I see!

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  14. lina@home sweet home | June 6, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Lovely colorful flowers 🙂

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  16. Hootin' Anni | June 6, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Such poignancy in your words!!! Words to live by.

    Thanks for your comments on my Sunday post…

    Winter Past is my link to Macro Monday. Do stop by, again, when you get a chance. I’d love your company. Have a great week.

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  17. Light Trigger | June 6, 2011 at 6:45 am

    Thnaks for leaving a comment! In the back there is a vineyard! I came to see your shadow shot as well! Really nice composition, you capture well the shadow! Well-done!
    Nice Monday!

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  18. eden | June 6, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Beautiful image and haiku.

    Thank you for the visit.

    Reply
  19. NatureFootstep | June 6, 2011 at 7:40 am

    thanks for the poem. 🙂

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  20. Lilibeth | June 6, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Very beautiful and evocative. I felt this poem. Thanks.

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  22. Geraldine | June 6, 2011 at 9:58 am

    This is excellent! I am so glad I stopped in via OSI, you’ve done a great job with this prompt.

    http://www.takeahappybreak.com

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  23. Kim,USA | June 6, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I’d like to think the sweet memories but I had bitter memories too that makes me bloom like a beautiful flower. ^_^

    Rummage Sale

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  24. Teri C | June 6, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    I love the comparison with flowers. We were almost on the same path with this prompt.

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  25. Kay Davies | June 6, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    A beautiful photo!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  26. Boonie | June 7, 2011 at 12:28 am

    I love the photo. Thanks for sharing.

    All the best, Boonie

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  27. Barbara | June 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing this!
    Barb

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  28. Ena | June 11, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  29. Antonella | June 12, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Lots of shadow shots this week! All are fantastic! Hugs, antonella 🙂

    Reply

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