JAPANESE GARDEN ELEMENTS
Lee and Roger invite you to join them at Pt. Defiance Park for a serene garden walk that gives a sense of retreat and opportunities for visual and poetic reflections.
The Pt. Defiance Japanese garden features elements of nature that reflect traditional religious philosophies and inspire peaceful contemplation. Rocks, stones, and water features enhance simple plantings of trees, shrubs, and grasses. Symbolic elements include a welcoming torii gate, lanterns, and bridges to encourage leisurely walks.
HAIKU
Japanese poets have long been inspired by nature, and a traditional form of poetry has been haiku, a seventeen-syllable vignette which calls upon the reader to experience personal responses and appreciate subtle meanings. Many of these small poems are focused on subjects like water and seasonal blossoms.
Riverbank plum- tree
Do your reflected blossoms
Really flow away?
Buson
Clear-colored stones are
Vibrating in the brook beds . . .
Or the water is.
Soseki
Over my shoulder . . .
My friends who followed me were
Lost in clouds of blossom.
Chora
To view Lee’s previous phots, TULIP TIME – Click here
Lorelie’s words and quotes selectively enhance the phots. Hidden talent re-emerging!
Love the way you write and post the photos, you two are terrific, fun to see your creativity .