haiku my heart ~ persimmons

Lush, wondrous orange fruit…
This Winter ripeness can’t wait.
I pluck you myself.

I so wanted a painting from another artist
whose work I greatly admire...
My Brit friend Mollie,
who was just here visiting, said...
"why don't you make your own painting?"

So I did.

I painted my own branch of luscious Winter persimmons,
to hang on my wall for me to enjoy,
in oh so many ways,
every day of the year!

What...
is ripe in your world
and waiting for you to pluck?

*****

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Comments

[Anthony North]

Loved the pictures and haiku.

[Marit]

I'm in ooh and awe over your painting Lea... the wonderful colours and the well-placed 'balance', it is a beautiful piece of art! I'm so happy you are able to visit my place too - as I enjoy your presence on my blog as much as I enjoy visiting yours!

[4joy]

and pluck them you will, right off your own wall.....you did a wonderful job.....great color

[Kim Mailhot]

Gorgeous fruity vision !
We have just started blueberry season here. They are our summer delight !
Happy Friday, Talented One !

[annie]

Beautiful hommage to your friend, Lea.

[Stephanie]

This is so beautiful Lea! I love how the persimmons are hanging there just waiting to be plucked!

raspberries and beginning to make an appearance here...yum!

x...x

[rebecca]

dear lea,
your painting is a delicious visual haiku all in itself! how wonderful that it will serve to nourish you and others forever more. i am filled with the bright fruits of your creative expression, your keen ability to bring a thought into reality.
again and again i feel deep gratitude for our meeting. it is so life affirming to watch you blossom on your life path. you inspire me with your fortitude and dedication in finding a firm footing beyond life's losses. i am so proud of you.

[Chèvrefeuille]

I am visiting your blog for the very first time and than ran into this wonderful post about your own painting. And your wonderful haiku.

Namaste

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

It is the question at the end--"What is ripe in your world and waiting for you to pluck"--that tugs most at my heart. Ohhh...

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