Strength

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Petals that tremble in the slightest breeze did not even stir. Liveried in black and gold, summer’s messenger walked lightly upon the rose. Which, I wondered, was the strongest?

When we walk lightly upon the earth, marvelling at her wonders, the earth responds, opening a heart golden as the rose. But Man flies from the dance of the seasons.  The earth trembles, scarred by our footsteps, yet beauty endures. Which, I wonder, is the strongest?

Fragility smiles
Flamboyant delicacy
And gossamer strength
Petals endure the furnace
Triumphant beauty embraced

For d’Verse Haibun Monday

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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37 Responses to Strength

  2. Henrietta Watson says:
    June 27, 2017 at 00:36

    A very good post and nice pictures. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. nosaintaugustine says:
    June 27, 2017 at 00:44

    I love “liveried in black and gold.” and “gossamer strength”. Oh and “Opening a heart golden as the rose.” Great message, we are kidding ourselves if we think we are stronger than mother nature.

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  4. frankhubeny says:
    June 27, 2017 at 00:49

    Plants are the strongest, in my view, but our damage to them is uncalled for. We are the main beneficiary of walking lightly on the earth. Nice haibun and photography!

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  5. Joan says:
    June 27, 2017 at 01:10

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

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  6. Victoria Young says:
    June 27, 2017 at 01:28

    Man flies from the dance of the seasons – some men and unfortunately the ones who are in power. I guess we’ll find out who is the strongest. Very touching thought provoking piece beautifully written!

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  8. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) says:
    June 27, 2017 at 05:18

    I do love the affair between the bee and the plant… I think they benefit both, but when the summer is gone the plant has won.

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  9. Sumana Roy says:
    June 27, 2017 at 06:14

    I love your spectacular looking summer messenger buzzing around. A beautiful haibun of summer delight.

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  11. jenanita01 says:
    June 27, 2017 at 08:59

    Spectacular imagery, Sue, beautifully said, as always…

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  12. annell4 says:
    June 27, 2017 at 14:46

    You write seemed perfect!!!

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  13. D. Wallace Peach says:
    June 27, 2017 at 16:26

    Beautiful, Sue. Walk lightly ❤

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  14. Judy E Martin says:
    June 27, 2017 at 16:42

    So beautiful, Sue. 🙂

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  15. Bev says:
    June 27, 2017 at 19:12

    I’m enthralled at your skill in choosing the proper number of letters to form a perfect pyramid that’s a joy to read as well!

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  16. kanzensakura says:
    June 27, 2017 at 21:28

    It is good to see you here! And I love how you describe, just like our Native Americans, of walking lightly on the earth. And so we should

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  17. Lyn Horner says:
    June 27, 2017 at 21:32

    Important message couched in beautiful words and pics!

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  19. dgkaye says:
    June 28, 2017 at 02:38

    ‘The earth trembles, scarred by our footsteps’, just beautiful Sue ❤

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