Haiku My Heart: Orchid



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Shadow Blush © 2010 Meri Arnett-Kremian




blush spreads magenta
across her porcelain cheeks
demure flirtation

Comments

Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed. said…
Haiku and image make a perfect pairing Meri.
March 18, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Nanka said…
Beautifully done Haiku, love the magenta blush on porcelain cheeks!!
March 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Anonymous said…
such a gorgeous orchid...and haiku
March 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
A little flirting is good for the soul!
March 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Marilyn & Jeff said…
Sp perfect, your words and your image. So much to clelebrate in this world.
March 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Noelle Clearwater said…
This is simply stunning, Meri. Your flower vies with anything Georgia O'Keefe ever did. Beautiful color and lighting. So fragile yet so bold. Love the haiku!
xoxo,
Noelle
March 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Annie Jeffries said…
The sunlit shadow creates a bit of a wink. Sweet.
March 18, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Grammy said…
That is both beautiful and dear, : )
March 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM
rebecca said…
i imagine our days were equally long!! just home and visiting everyone with great pleasure.
your haiku and photograph are gorgeous inspiration.

thank you dear friend..
March 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful image. Thanks for sharing.

All the best, Boonie
March 19, 2011 at 12:31 AM
foxysue said…
Your images are always so relaxing to the eye, just what we need, have a good weekend.

Sue x
March 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM
ms pie said…
meri as if one could reach out and touch the beauty... orchids never seize to amaze me.. the design, the beauty, the delicate nature of life... love the idea of a flower blushing...
March 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Margaret Pangert said…
Hi Meri~ I can just see the delicate fan flutter across her face, demure eyes cast down... Your haiku is so imaginative and lovely! I admire your photography, too. The orchid is a crystal-clear macro with a dreamy, hazy background. Loved this post!
March 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Ruth said…
I love the Asian feel of this. Lovely!
March 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM
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