Living with illusion, the transient nature of life

Poppy

I write, erase, rewrite

erase again, and then

a poppy blooms

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kaite mitari

keshitari hate wa

keshi no hana

Hokushi 1718

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Editor’s note: the flower, in Japanese poetry, symbolizes human life. Keshi translates as both poppy and erase; and so the erasing of a flower is metaphorical for the transitory nature of human existence.

ART: this poignant Japanese haiku inspired the Op-Art work on canvas Poppy. To view in full, visit the VA Art & Print galleries by clicking on the image. Giclée prints available on stretch canvas & paper.