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06-OCT-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Haiku #9: The light of the firefly

This haiku was written by Kyorai (1651-1704), on the death of his sister, Chine. It is a response to her own haiku written when she knew she was dying: How easily it glows, How easily it's light goes out, The firefly!

Alas!

The light of the firefly goes out,

In the hand.

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Date/Time06-Oct-2012 14:19:23
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borisalex09-Oct-2012 14:10
Great contrasts!
Guest 09-Oct-2012 14:00
wonderfull image, untrue haiku, I know was a kid collector of fireflies. :) V
wernere0109-Oct-2012 13:09
Interesting find. Haven´t seen before.
LynnH09-Oct-2012 11:35
Sad and thought-provoking today... V
Sheila09-Oct-2012 10:12
I haven't ever seen one. A great close up and a lovely Haiku!
Cindi Smith09-Oct-2012 01:26
These are hard to find these days. Love the shot!
laine08-Oct-2012 21:53
Must be night time :) Nice work, Christine
Karen Stuebing08-Oct-2012 21:18
Powerful haiku and love the light in the image with the firefly on the golden background. V.
Guest 08-Oct-2012 20:16
so small to produce a light so bright!
Pierre08-Oct-2012 20:16
Des détails splendides et un superbe contraste de couleurs! V
Guest 08-Oct-2012 20:02
Beautiful light in this nice macro Christine!! Lovely haiku!
Fabienne08-Oct-2012 18:54
C'est une très belle macro et la différence de couleurs est magnifique à regarder tout comme les détails de l'insecte.
Jim Coffman08-Oct-2012 17:47
A great closeup with excellent detail and color...
joseantonio08-Oct-2012 16:26
What a lovely Haiku. It´s really beautifu t accompany this beauty...V.
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