10/13/2004

Kannon-Lily

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Kannon-Lily -
raindrops sparkling
in the night






the pink lily
opens her trumpets -
music in the sky








To me, she looks live an eleven-headed Kannon Bosatsu.

Kannon Bosatsu



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Stargazer Lilies

The stargazer has added a new layer to the already rich legacy of lilies, which have been a significant floral symbol for centuries. In ancient mythology and in folklore from around the world, the lily has appeared as a deeply spiritual and philosophical metaphor. Developed in the latter part of the 20th century, the stargazer lily is a recent addition to the lily family, but this unique and rather exotic hybrid has rapidly risen in popularity to become one of the most adored and sought-after of all lily varieties.

The lily family has traditionally represented innocence and purity. These motifs appeared as far back as ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and reappeared in biblical traditions. Stargazer lilies have come to be associated with these meanings, but they've taken on additional meanings as well. White stargazer lilies, in particular, have come to characterize a sense of purity and are often used as an expression of sympathy. The pink varieties are also considered symbolic of wealth and prosperity, as well being as a sign of aspiration.
source :  www.proflowers.com


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My Kannon Lily in 2007


My Kannon Lily in 2008


03 Lily top



Life in the Lily

13 wonderous angle of life




My friend in 2008

I also live
from day to day -
Kannon Lily



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Kannon Lily in 2013 - after a super-strong rainstorm









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Kannon Lily in 2017
opening up on July 13, with daily high of 33 degrees centigrade.


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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are simply gorgeous, Gabi!
Lovely photos, and your haiku are delightful....
:-)
Laryalee

Gabi Greve said...

a silent
explosion of color --
kannon-lily

kannon-lily:
dumbstruck
I stare

keigu

ai... chibi

Gabi Greve said...

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. Look at her, July 2006 .

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