The Song Remains...
Perching on a blooming branch of rose
The bird sang a melodious song
The bird sang a melodious song
Spreading the cry of joy
Across the void of silence
The rose vanished,
Without leaving a trace
Of its colour,
Of its smell;
But when the bird vanished,
Its song remained.
The Song Remains
by Mahmud Kianush
1934-
Iranian Poet
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What a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteSimple in its message but so poignant. Thanks for sharing this poem and your cheerful images that goes with it.
delwyn such softness of words and the photographs - particularly the roses. so soft. steven
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Delwyn.
ReplyDeleteThe essence of making wonderful life memories that last.
beautiful pictures. gentle poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to start off my Monday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and gentle photos along with the poem :)
ReplyDeleteLovely images, Delwyn, to illustrate an equally lovely poem. Thanks for this wonderful posting.
ReplyDeleteHow true! I have noticed something else that remains when I visit you (or you visit my blog) - your sweet invocation of 'happy days' always remains long after you depart. Anyway, that's what came to mind after I read this lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteBeauty her in whichever guise you choose - words or pictures...
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images, to go with the beautiful poem..
ReplyDeleteJust been reading about your crazy one day trip to Sydney, (sounds like things we do here) and loving those Kookaburras photos..
The memories of the old Elna sewing machine are also beautiful!!
Wow! Delwyn, those pictures are simply breathtaking! The colors pop, so vivid , and lush! Thank you for sharing.~Louly
ReplyDeleteYour photos leave me breathless. I'm glad you've posted, Delwyn - I'm missing you, though your song remains.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Delwyn!
ReplyDeleteThe last photo of the seascape is so beautiful. And so are the roses! I didn't know the poem by Mahmud Kianush. I'm wondering what the song that remained symbolizes...
So beautifully expressed, both the poem and the images you've chosen to illustrate it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, isn't it, that a song's shape can form a stronger and more enduring impression on our minds than an image? It's counter-intuitive to me because music itself is so ephemeral. Images seem to be more durable than song, yet often they aren't.
Thanks for beautiful pictures and a great poem.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures and even more beauty in your words. So enjoyed this post my friend...Hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful & elegant. I love the simplicity of the poem.
ReplyDeleteHow meaningful that the song remains after the physical beauty has departed. Somewhat cliched association: Keep a song in your heart....
ReplyDeletesuch lovely words, and accompanied by such beautiful photographs(:
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful..with beautiful words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi to everyone
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by and for your comments. I enjoy knowing you have been here and that you enjoy the things that make me happy.
As you can see I am less often in the blogworld these days but I do endeavour to keep contact with you all and visit you when I can. I have been packing up home, yet again before moving back to Kauai for a longer spell.
A special welcome to Joan, Neon Gypsy and Louly. Thank you for dropping in.
Happy days
I love how you illustrate poetry with the most beautiful images. That last shot is especially stunning and the flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI reviewed 2 books by Laura Resau on my blog today that made me think of you. One character quotes Rumi. They are published as young adult novels, but I think adults would enjoy them too.
Wonderful thoughts and pictures. I hope you are well? I have a letter in the pipeline, Naomi started a full day at school today and I suddenly have time to do things. Such a luxuary :) xxJ
ReplyDeleteGorgeous skies! How have you been?
ReplyDeleteReminds me of loved ones whose impact remains when they're gone. Thank you for taking the time to put such beautiful images with such lovely poems.
ReplyDeletethe song among the silence in nature is so beautiful along with your images.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
gabriele
Really i agree with you that there should be some songs in the life which can make harmony in the life and make easier life.
ReplyDeletewelcome to Gabriele and Danny...
ReplyDeletehappy days to you both...
f frumoase fotografii,bravo
ReplyDeleteHello Luuuuuua
ReplyDeleteI get the drift, thankyou...
and welcome to down under...
happy days
What a beautiful poem! How comforting to feel the joy of hearing the song when the bird flies away. Thank you for a beautiful post and awesome photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty
ReplyDeletetis a lovely memorable poem...just as is the bird song...
Happy days
These are very cool pictures. I love the beach.
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is exceptional. (And by the way, your lovely letter arrived and I am now thrust into a creative stew. What shall I do in response?)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and words as usual. Hey I am back to blogging, changed my blog title too. Missing you guys too much I guess. See u around! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh,how could I miss this beauty?!?
ReplyDeleteLovely,delicate photos and words,thank you! :)