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Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2003-12-06 12:38 PM

She is like
perhaps a vase
that sits
upon the table.
Not as white
as unsoiled linen,
nor pure as raw,
fresh honey.
Just sitting there
in simple grace,
with nicks
from time’s onslaught
that cover not
of gentle curves;
hide not
of vase’s essence.
She is like
perhaps a vase,
that ever sits
in beauty.

[This message has been edited by Tim (12-06-2003 01:01 AM).]

S Arthur Grey
Senior Member

since 2001-03-19

Posts 719
woven by a poet's loom

1 posted 2003-12-06 01:02 AM

some are like that, indeed
treasures

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2003-12-06 01:21 AM

Ah, to be accepted and loved, as almost perfect, semi-permanent, and darn near complete is about as wonderful as it will ever get. Time has a way of showing the true value of such a treasure. Great poem Tim.

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2003-12-06 03:33 AM

looking at the title, I'm not sure what I expected...maybe a magic trick or spell of sorts

good write

Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

4 posted 2003-12-06 08:07 AM

I am certain I do not fully comprehend the translation of wabi-sabi, but in my limited knowledge it is a Japanese term concerning the appreciation of beauty through imperfection. I had heard the term on the cartoon, "King of the Hill" (a Simpson's spin off).
Yes, my inspiration sometime comes from strange places.

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2003-12-06 10:38 AM

Tim...A beauty!

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2003-12-15 04:01 PM

Reminds me of a poem I wrote
of a vase...

perhaps its time
to dig it out of the archives...

Much enjoyed, Sir!

Alicat
Member Elite

since 1999-05-23

Posts 4094
Coastal Texas

7 posted 2003-12-15 04:09 PM

*smile* This is very beautiful, with a subtle Beat quality when read aloud.

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