BLUE BIRDS
(From the Willow Pattern)
The story behind the famous scene is far too complicated
For a simple little verse to make quite clear.
Suffice to say two lovers were star-crossed, and never mated,
And they've been birds forever since, I fear.
On a hundred thousand teapots they have fluttered in the sky!
On saucers plates and vases they have soared.
Their wings have touched each others as in flight they've fluttered by,
Not united but close by the one adored.
And below we see a copy on a little modern tile,
Representing that great love that came to nought.
And we look at those two soaring birds and give a little smile
Giving unrequited love a passing thought.
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KARMA
(An Acrostic)
Knowledge of ourselves is vital, so the Buddhists say,
And we create our heaven and hell during every single day.
Regret is useless since our lives are just our own creation.
Misery is brought about by our manipulation.
All that comes about is caused by faults in our own past.
In other words 'Be Good' and you will get to Heaven at last
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(An Acrostic)
Knowledge of ourselves is vital, so the Buddhists say,
And we create our heaven and hell during every single day.
Regret is useless since our lives are just our own creation.
Misery is brought about by our manipulation.
All that comes about is caused by faults in our own past.
In other words 'Be Good' and you will get to Heaven at last
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i'm glad to know the story behind that icon pattern.
ReplyDeleteand i love the acrostic too!
A dark story, indeed. Interesting and convoluted.
ReplyDeleteThe Willow pattern was my mother's place service! I have one as a souvenier, (Johnson & Johnson). I never new that it was the birds that were of interest!
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeletestar-crossed lovers and their immortal tale... such beauty hidden in the darkness ... and the darkness hidden in the beauty of this plate...
ReplyDeleteand your acrostic on Karma was so nice. Do you know, Karma is a Sanskrit word , originated from India (my country). Almost whole of the Hindu religion (the primary religion on India) is based on the Principle of Karma. We blv that even if you think bad for someone, it always comes back to bite us.
Buddhism took this concept and made it more known throughout the world... If only more ppl blvd in it. Karma puts our duty (the literal meaning of Karma is - do your duty) to humanity before any thing else...
there would be more peace in the world.
PS: i m sorry if i bored you with my long comment.. its just that your words made me think :)
PS2: Following ur blog :)
yup...i understand...
ReplyDeletetheir serene figure and perfect shape...is fashionable for wares and the likes....
God bless you....
You amazed me
I felt emerged in the plate. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and beautiful. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful capturing of the story and its meaning. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOn a hundred thousand teapots! Lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your good photos, clever rhymes, and positive outlook. Thank you ma'am.
ReplyDeletelovely poem on the willow pattern blue birds. The tile is a great touch. Thank you for stopping by to visit my site. I always like to return the favor...Karma.
ReplyDeleteYour "simple little verse" is just right! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! This is one of the best pieces of poetry I've read in a while. You're use of the language is to be commended. Very, very well done.
ReplyDeletereally a beautiful magpie...immortalized forever in your words, like porcelin...
ReplyDeleteI loved this!!! It reads like a little song!!! How completely sweet and the little birds on the Blue Willow finally have their story!!1
ReplyDeleteBitter sweet writing, the two lovers forever together but never touching. I love your interpretation of the story.
ReplyDeleteChristine
oh, the story behind the story assignment. :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this when I read it out loud...
ReplyDeleteNice take on the plate
Oh, yes! And the Karma acoustic is just right.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written beautifully said, nice take on the magpie tale,
ReplyDeleteJoanny
The Karma acrostic tells it all..poor lovers, still trying to attach..when all is as one anyway...thank you...
ReplyDeleteI loved the rhyming.
ReplyDeleteRepresenting that great love that came to nought.
And we look at those two soaring birds and give a little smile
Giving unrequited love a passing thought.
Really liked these lines. The tile is awfully pretty. I want it!
what flying magpie,
ReplyDeletevery cool talents!
I do love the story within the story, and your rhyming makes it incredible to read out loud.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm kind of intrigued to read more about the story behind the birds. You executed rhyme pretty well, it was subtle, and I didn't really notice it until later in the poem.
ReplyDelete-Nicole