us to feature our birthstone in our poem. I've
added a haiku.
Submitted to dVerse
September 26, 2017
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Ancient Greeks wore amythest and carved drinking
vessels from it, in belief that it would prevent
intoxication. So far it’s worked quite well for me.
I have no proclivity for intoxicants. I prefer the
natural high of skies at dusk threaded with violet
shades of amythest and cerulean blues, streaked
with sun-faded gold. I can get intoxicated by the
fragrance of lavender and lilacs by the old yard gate,
got giddy from stealing warm sun-ripened purple
grapes on the vine by my mother’s clothes line.
I can drink of the sight of violets planted long ago
growing still by an old abandoned house. An
Aquarian, my best environment is said to be in
a gathering of people exchanging ideas.
Looks like I’m in the right place.
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Born in winter
Savoring summer sunshine
Happy in autumn
You are most definitely in the right place! :) Love this idea of amethyst preventing intoxication by spirits. And oh how I agree about the intoxication of lilacs. At the Boston Arboretum every spring, they have Lilac Sunday. It's the only day these very large grounds are open for picnics. There is a long long lane of lilacs - so many different species...and they also go up the small hill. To walk through them is absolutely divine. I'm sure the Greek gods would approve :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful exposition to lead us to your seasonal Haiku
ReplyDeleteGood heavens, this is stunning and makes me want to fall in love with you! I am jealous; at every moment, I'm a new addiction waiting to happen.
ReplyDeleteI adore this:
"I prefer the
natural high of skies at dusk threaded with violet"
~marley
Yes, there are many other ways to get high than through intoxicants.
ReplyDeleteJust commented- didnt realise I was in my daughter's google account. Excellent piece- again
ReplyDeleteYour amethyst protection is great! No hangovers either. Your Haiku was great also
ReplyDeleteAn idyllic haibun and I love the conversational tone. I also love how the haiku roots you in the seasons. It's a reflection of your optimistic personality.
ReplyDeleteYes! Intoxicated on life and the beauty of it! I tried the other many years ago and if not for love, I would have her lost in it. Love your haibun!
ReplyDeleteLove how you can find the toxic that fit you. And find purple in all seasons.
ReplyDeleteAmythest seems to be a gem for all seasons..certainly the color is always present.
ReplyDeleteThis has unique rhythm and your haiku,splendid!
I enjoyed your gently intoxicating and colourful amethyst haibun. Bev.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you're in the right place!
I love this. If only more people could become intoxicated by the natural world.
ReplyDeleteLovely haibun. I like the concept of being intoxicated by nature.
ReplyDeleteAn intoxicating haibun full of evocative images and poignant turns of phrase!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful read Bev :) Janice (Ontheland)
ReplyDeleteNot a gal for intoxicants here either, except those that come in printed form, called "books". :-)
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