Fragile
Does air envy wings?–
joyful dance of filtered light–
song of whispered wish
My Rorschach paintings often remind me of winged creatures. Here I’ve taken one I did in greys and manipulated it in Photoshop to create (I hope) and effect of filtered light through wings.
The inspiration is from two sources: Jilly’s “28 Days of Unreason” prompt “such fragile wings”, and Colleen’s Poetry Challenge this week. Her words were hate and pride; I scoured thesaurus.com and came up with envy and joy as synonyms.
I’ve got another haiku starting with a similar question for tomorrow (plus another Rorschach painting).
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Such a question to ponder and your photoshopping did succeed!!
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Thanks Jodi!
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I don’t think it does. They share the same qualities (vata dosha). I am practicing my novice ayurvedic knowledge here, but reading air then wings and thinking flight, I immediately thought vata.
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Thanks Mek, you always give me more to think about! Flow and motion are certainly present in both air and wings, although one is directly visible, and one indirectly. Hmm. I need to ponder.
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Yes! Flow and motion…glad to give you something to think about as you did for me with your post 😊
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I think the greater question is Does air envy wings? Wings, by nature’s design, are connected to the mind of the wing owner (bird, insect) which has a will to use the wings according to the needs of the body. (Back to Ayurveda – the mind heals the body.) The air or wind, has no will or mind, it is driven by other elements of nature. Boy, we are getting into a bit of philosopy here, aren’t we?
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What a great discussion! Ayurveda from my understanding is not limited to the mind as healer- food, environment, and all senses and sensations can heal. Everything has a dosha, including food, wind, colours etc…so where I was coming from as pointing out that wind and flight/movement share the same quality or dosha (vata). Envy is usually for what we don’t have.
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True. They do share those qualities. I guess I was looking at it from the perspective of which I would rather be – air or wings. The quality they don’t share is will / mindfullness, which is the source of healing so often. Disclaimer: NOT an expert on Ayurveda! 🙂
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Qualities of vata (cool, rough, dry, anxious, dynamic, light…) can be ascribed to both in ayurveda…will and mindfulness tend to be pitta. I’m no expert either…just a keen student who has a lot yet to learn 😂😂
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Well, you’ve both left my mind reeling! I will definitely have to investigate Ayurveda further…
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Love to hear back once you’ve finished your investigations 😊
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Knowing me it will take awhile! Stay tuned…
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I shall! I’m still stalling on the party bag I was meant to send to you in June! 😂 To borrow your words ‘stay tuned’
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It’s life as it’s lived.
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Lovely haiku. I’m not sure about the question–I’ll have to ponder–but I the lines are beautiful, as are the images–wings and light.
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Thanks Merril. I don’t have an answer either…
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🙂
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Beautiful wings. And the poem is exquisite.
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Thanks! Wings do lend themselves to beauty I find.
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Does air envy wings?–
joyful dance of filtered light–
song of whispered wish
giving breath as spirits lift
not knowing wings envy air
(I like the filter effects.)
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I like that. Breath is a perfectly matched image. Thanks!
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🙂
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Yes fragile. Ethereal. More to ponder.
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Thanks Susan. Ethereal is a good description. Of thoughts sometimes too.
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Wow! Excellent photos and I love your take on the prompt words! Well done, my friend. ❤
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Thanks Colleen.
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You guys are so productive!
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Some days more than others. We didn’t post anything yesterday.
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Yesterday… so, like, one day.
No wonder I miss you when you vacation. And both of your work always stand out on Reader, and pretty much always make me smile.
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Well you are making me blush (and I’m sure I speak for Nina too). Thanks!
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I like the grey and yellow ones. They have a look of soft , fuzzy texture which reminds me of moths
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I can see that. I spent a wonderfully long time experimenting with different color settings!
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Interesting question in your Haiku (which I love). And your accompanying artwork is also lovely. They do suggest light through wings! 🦋
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Thanks Betty. I am always seeing wings!
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Very symbolic, I’d say. 🤗💮
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I am thrilled you found some inspiration in the Harrison quote! Your poem and pictures are filled with a gentleness that reflects a depth of beauty. Love the words ‘whispered wish’ – the sound quality is perfect! ~Jilly
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Thanks Jilly…I love the quote series. If I had more time…(but filed for future inspiration!)
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Cheers!
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Brilliant question 🙂
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Thanks Jane. Always more of those than answers…
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🙂
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