Vivid palisade
Kaleidoscopic brilliance
Nature at its peak
This Haiku is inspired by this ethereal picture of the Himalayan range captured by my husband Desh on his way to visit the celestial Kailash. In the Yogic tradition, Kailash is said to be the embodiment of the highest being – Shiva, himself! Pilgrims go to Kailash to experience Shiva there. This was taken on the way to that amazing place.
Though the words used in this Haiku are simple, each one holds a very special meaning for me. Here are my definitions of some of the words I have used, so you can appreciate the spirit with which I wrote this one:
vivid – intense, powerful
palisade – fortification
brilliance – inspiration
peak – mountain, not just the pinnacle 🙂
A Haiku is a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five; traditionally evoking images of the natural world
I would like to be there some day! 🙂 It is truly celestial; the abode of the gods!
Yes you should Teny… the abode of Lord Shiva… 🙂 Desh has promised to take me there…. am so looking forward to it 🙂
Love the Haiku. It’s so beautiful:)
Thank you so much Ranveer 🙂
Wonderful pic and nice to see how it inspired you to write the wonderful lines.
btw the word palisade was new to me, thanks for mentioning the meaning.
Thanks Indrani 🙂 happy you liked both… the pic and the lines…
well, my quest for new words is never ending and that’s how I come u with these 🙂 Thank you once again…
Vividly glorious!!
Thank you so much uncle 🙂 It was such a delight to read a post on you written by Jahid… hats off 🙂
Beautiful….meaningful…as always!!!! 🙂
Thank you for being so good to me with your words, always, Madhumita 🙂
Short, succint, evocative !!
Thanks a tonne Somali…
And that was a great first attempt at Haiku… my internet played truant and I couldn’t leav a comment that time 🙁
And you are awesome!!!… Loved it
And so are you my friend… thanks much… 🙂
Looks so serene
It sure does Amrit… thanks for stopping by buddy 🙂
Just brilliant! What an apt choice of words!!! I’m speechless. These words have really made my day!!!!!!
And you’ve made mine with your generous heartfelt words… Gad you liked it Vyomi 🙂 Always eager to get feedback from a fellow poetess…. and a special one at that 🙂
The haiku perfectly describes the picture. Vivid Kaleidoscopic and nature. Beautiful poem.
Hey Vidyarth, good to see you on Drishti after so long… happy you liked the combination 🙂 Cheers and have a great day buddy! 🙂
Beautiful, wondering didn’t you go to Kailash?
Thanks Alok! Desh and I didn’t even know each other then, that’s why he went alone… 🙂
Ok…
🙂
wow! This one is splendid. Accompanied with all related information!
Hey thanks for stopping by Prakash… always happy to have you over 🙂 I just felt it was important to give the information so everyone can appreciate the spirit of the writing and how close it is to our hearts. 🙂 Glad you liked the complete package… 🙂
Nature at its peak.. 🙂
Absolutely UK 🙂
This is so awesome, Archana.. 🙂
Thank you so much Meera 🙂
Beautiful in its emotion.
Thanks Abhijit sir… happy that you appreciate the emotion in the writing 🙂
Splendid!
Thanks Amitji 🙂
Very apt and wonderful, Archana
Thank you Moon… always happy to see you on Drishti 🙂
Apt description of Kailash. And pic is captivating 🙂
Thanks Ravish 🙂
Your haiku — vivid and brilliant!
And you find the best images to go with them. (y)
Great job, Archana. 🙂
Thanks Dee… for the pictures… the credit always goes to my lovely husband… as for this one… he has clicked it himself 🙂 so full marks to him for this click… lots of love! 🙂
Very right words to describe the beautiful and powerful Nature by our side! Well said….
Thank you so much Sreedhar sir 🙂
Seriously in love with your Haiku series Archana. Feeling so much inspired to start this on my blog as well. Way to go… lots of love <3
And you should start my dear… let me know if I an be of any help 🙂 Love and hugs 🙂