Ten Days of Reflection, day three – The Orchid Opens

in poem •  7 years ago 

An original poem

A sneeze, a blessing, “Bless you.”
Then, a happy in store a greeting, “May you be blessed again.”

An awkward stare, “And who are you to be blessing me?”

“May you be blessed by God then.”

“But I don’t believe in God.”

Then, “May you have all you have ever dreamed of.”

“That sounds like a curse, I’ve dreamed of a lot of things I would never want to have happen.”

We both laugh...

Smile sweetly, nothing more needs to be said.
Appreciate the person who puts your groceries into your bag.
There is a place where blessings happen without any words.
The gift of the whole universe.
A place beyond any religion or personal belief.

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The orchid flower just opened up 1/31/18. – click for viewing full screen


Thanks for reading! The photo was taken by me with my Galaxy S7.
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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

@lightsplasher sir...
Actualy my hobby is poetry...I'm always try write poems in my free time...
Such a wonderful idea sir..
Specialy followed U....I'm try followed your blog everyday...

Dear Nature...I love you so Much....

"Of everything I have seen,
It's you I want to go on seeing:
of everything I've touched,
It's your flesh I want to go on
Touching.
I love your Orange laughter.
I am moved by the sight of you
Sleeping.
What I to do, love, loved one?.
I don't know how others love
or how people loved in the past.
I live, watching you, loving you.
Being in love is my nature."

Thanks...

Nice poem! Thanks for sharing. I used to write poems more often but I'm a bit rusty at it.

woow beautiful smartphonephotography looking very nice thank you dear for shering this post. i like and support your poat all time. so very very miss you dear

carry on dear
keep it up
good work

Gift for love is nothing but 100% vote and resteem your post

Thank you much!

beautiful orchids
and good poetry
I like your post friend @lightsplasher i upvote and resteem

Thank you for your support! That's a nice picture of orchid you posted below too.

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This is very nice thank you for sharing with us.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and your support.

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I @resteemed your all post
I @miss you dear

Thanks!

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my dear @lightsplasher
I @really love you
I @miss you

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REALLY IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL PIC LOOKING NICE

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Dear @lightsplasher
I am with you on this point. Yeah, steemit is the only platform where are all looking so happy and relaxed. steemit absolutely a great place where we can earn money and also meet with beautiful peoples, learn great ideas and improve yourself very beautifulyl.
I also thankful to all my followers and the people like you for to make the reason of my happiness.
Stay blessed and be happy always.

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beautiful photography dear
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@love you dear
Your posts are awesome, I look forward to your post
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Well, what I insinuate/deduce from your poem is that there's too much emphasis on religion before good is done; but that good should be natural, it is natural. I have believed in God all my life, it's difficult not to now but I imagine religion does cloud our vision, we need to do some introspection. Your views about God do not appear to be mainstream. Resteemed.

Introspection is a wonderful gift, I feel very fortunate to have time for prayer and meditation. I think religions do open doors for us but it is up to us to go through them so to speak. Thanks for commenting and the support!

Wow...its so beautiful..l feel nominated and so will join today too..thanks for this @lightsplasher

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing some of your reflections.

Thanks so much..l just joined and made my day1...it is amazing and am loving it..thanks so much @lightsplasher

Nice orchid flowers,thank you so much my friend @ lightspalsher You are a great steemian and very caring about the others and generous But I feel sad because you never visit.

It is hard to get started. I struggled a lot when I started too.

That's is a very cute and pure flower my friend @lightsplasher

But I didn't know also about this contest so far, I find it just after I read your blog, and i Would like to say thanks for you who has sharee This contest.

Thanks! I'm enjoying the flower. The contest is fun and does provide some incentive to focus your creativity with.

Waaa this very beautiful orchids,
Not the same as my orchids
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Nice picture of very beautiful orchids. There are so many different types, they are fun to see.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Hehehe ... may we all get blessings.

Very creative photo taking by reflecting mirror image.
Exquisite😍😍😍

Sorry my dear @lightsplasher I am a man of god.
Because I believe something will not happen by itself without anyone creating it.
Every created god has been given and arranged their respective rights.

Sory
I hope you are not disappointed.

I do not differentiate, I am happy to be friends with anyone, but I stick to my stance. Hehehe

I'm not disappointed, it is great that you have your beliefs. The poem is about a conversation between two people of different beliefs. They find a way to reconcile their differences. (Sorry about my lack of good writing skills - it seems like people are finding different meanings)

I think many of us in the world do have some differences but hopefully that should not prevent us from sharing. Perhaps is hard to believe from my writing but I believe in god. (Although my guess is that we are different in our views about the nature of god) I'm happy to be friends with anyone as well.

hehehehe ... i'm really sorry (that's my mistake in interpreting the intention of your writing) it's my folly) ohh my dear .. i'm so sorry .. sory 😔 you are very good friends.

Hehehe, I am happy! :)

Thanks... my dear 😊
I really do not mean it like that ..
Trying to understand but even misunderstood..
Huuft...

Well, it is a good thing we both have a sense of humor. I was just happy because it seemed like you were understanding more.

Hehehehe...
Thanks my dear @lightsplasher 😉😂

wow, very beautiful photography, I really like posting @lightsplasher, upvote and resteem.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

You are welcome

@lightplasher, Such a fantastic poem indeed. Very good meanings here. It's real inspiration quote maybe. I believe most and respect gods. The Orchids flower feel nicely my mind deeply. I suggest smile is gift of the whole universe.

Thank you. A smile is an easy way to communicate.

Yep.seriously... Smile is simply and easily can give to others.

the difference is not a benchmark of a person, the difference is not to division because we can all make friendship in one unity, safe and peaceful.
this is a piece of poetry from me for you @lightplasher hope you like it. I admit it is not as good as your poetry but I have to dare to try.

I like it a lot! It is very much like what I was trying to say in my poem. I think a lot of people seem to have not understood my poem too well, but creative works are hard sometimes. Poems are so subjective, who is to say really what is better? Thanks for your comment!

Nice poem and a cool picture. Orchids are amazing, my wife has one that literally has been blooming since this past Mother's Day!!!

Thank you! Orchids do last a long time, there are many new buds that are just beginning to open.

hopefully blessed, thanks friends have shared, beautiful orchid flowers, may always be successful👍👍👍

Thanks! May always be blessed and successful. :)

You are welcome 👍👍👍thanks you very much

It was so amazing @lightsplasher
Hopefully we can understand each other .. even though we do not have the same trust in God..
may God bless us..😊😊

Thank you! May God bless us. I do have a trust in our eternal nature although perhaps our views on the nature of God are different. Language is so difficult to explain these things well with and the poem is more food for thought.

The poem is basically about a conversation between two people who have much different ways of thinking and don't really understand each others intentions. They find some way of relating to each other in laughter and the beauty of the smile. (It seems like it was not written as well as it could be. Oops.)

Hehehe.. but very interesting in my opinion 👍👍👍

After I read your poetry I feel sad and touched it may be true as you say everything I dream I will get a terimakasi @lightsplasher do not ever get bored visiting me, I am happy to share with you @lightsplasher :-):-):-):-)

Its really excellent click???DQmUfFNrTgZ5RdtbERyo2bvw46Htva9amYzdLjRXXL4XLL7_1680x8400.jpeg

Hopefully not too sad. I was trying to show that our intentions can overcome our differences and bring true blessings. (Perhaps it is hard to get that meaning I suppose.)

dear friend @lightsplasher i'm very sorry
It's too late to come to your blog, you might think that I forgot you or did not forget you, I miss you so much that I could not come to Steemit because of network dependence,

wow! very wonderful ten days of reflection photography, today's photography so nice, good joob, keep it up,,, i love your all post 👌
miss you dear @lightsplasher

Brother @lightsplasher your mind is totaly changed its good?????

thank you for the appreciation to me, After I read your poem I feel sad and touched may as well as you say, I never get upvote as you upvote yesterday, unfortunately very happy, everything I dream I will get the @lightsplasher terimakasi never get bored visiting me, I love sharing with you @lightsplasher

Oh, thank you, the poem is not meant to be sad but I suppose you could think so depending on how you understand it.

good poetry sir @lightsplasher
I am also a tribe writing poetry but I still believe in my god.
thank your master to be my inspiration.

Thank you! I don't tend to write many poems, I just felt like trying to do something different. There are some many different beliefs in the world. It is very interesting to see all the different cultures.

that's really true sir and i also want to try new things in my life this is also new i start writing. and hope you will guide me.
Thank my senior..

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Pure orchid flowers will always follow his friend. Where and where he goes always he wants to be together.

Nice photo. There sure are many orchid flowers, I think they are wonderful.

After reading the Poem you make my heart touched so that goose bumps. Good poetry has profound meaning. When people are touched people are read.

Thank you! I'm glad that you found such meaning in it.

really amazing poetry .. I am ssngat touched when I read it. I am very happy to follow you @lightsplasher.

Thank you! I'm not usually writing much poetry, I'm glad that you liked it.

Good poetry and very beautiful flowers @lightsplasher...i like your post my friends.

Thank you, I've been finding that it is hard to write understandable poems though.

When the sun emits light
Then this flip is flat
If I do not find the path of light
Will there be a sword embedded in a crossbar?
Others worship
Am I turning direction?
If every book has a story
Will there be a data writer myself?
When all history has been dissected
Is there anything that buries me?
Black .. should I be friends with you?
Dark .. should you be my best friend?
When the light comes and dark fades
Feeling weak without being tough

I just adore your so touching poetry my friend @lightsplasher. Thanks for sharing and may it can motivate many people.

Nice poem and comment, thanks for sharing! It feels to me like poems are hard to write but fun.

i feel sad with your poetry today kawan.ya maybe we are different about our belief.
but it does not work with our friendship in this steemit world.
and hopefully we can get closer and more harmonious.
hopefully what you want can be achieved in the future

The poem was really not meant to be sad. It is about a conversation between two people who do not understand each other very well. They find a way to reconcile their differences. (Sorry about not writing it very understandably)

I think every individual in the world has there own personal beliefs and no two people are exactly the same. If they were there could be no free will. It is our differences that are beautiful to see, yet this can lead to misunderstandings. No two flowers are exactly the same either. I hope you understand and are not sad.

Yes it is true @lightsplasher ..
Although different we must understand each other and accept each other.

how beautiful the flower. if human beings can have a flower-like nature that always spreads fragrance. indeed this man will live in peace

The nature of the flower is enough for the flower. I like your comment. Thank you.

You are welcome @lightplasher.
Would you like please visit my post, because i am very amazed with you

your work is very interesting to read and I see.
let alone this about this poem about your beliefs.

It is kind of not so much about my beliefs. It was supposed to be about two people having a conversation in a store that hold very different beliefs. They find a compromise of sorts and an understanding between them. (It is difficult to make clear in the poem for me).

The poem did stem from my practice of wishing peace and joy to all things and not really having the right words to say to people to make them understand how I felt.

hopefully what you want in the future can be achieved and done.
Thank you my friend @lightsplasher...

His poetry is very good and meaningful ... it is a reflection of life ... i like your post @lightsplasher.

good luck, thanks for sharing, this amazing orchid flowers, greeting upvote

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Excellent writing and clicking the photos....

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@lightsplasher your post is very prosperous for me thanks for shering this post????

I don,t comment your post this is atleast said this is @original post thank you for shering @lightsplasher

Wow ! extraordinary photography
Beautiful pictures thank you..Greets
as a photographer i can say this is very good work! And it is really awesome poem also.

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omg...amazing photography and very good poem,, i love your every posts dear,,
Really your photography is awesome,,

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Your work is well,,,,, you are very intellengt writer,,,,, i hope your success is very soon,,, i support you #Alltime but i want to you support me,,, I always upvote and comment on your post, to tell the truth, I like your post, you can write a lot of good, I like all of your posts, thank you for this post, I'm waiting for you to post when you (because I Love you)@lightsplasher
(((( please remember me a little bit))))

Nice yeor post

Nice yeor post

This is an art to show your vision, sharing how deep you see the cats and their natural laziness which makes me smile? thanks
@lightsplasher

its so nice to see this photography, thanks for sharing this wonderful one, i love this photography, i'm always support you, all time your wisher, best of luck....dear @lightsplasher

poems that greatly inspire the soul. touching the chest and full of meaning

Obey and do to his command and away his prohibitions will we live in happiness in the world and in the hereafter @lightsplasher

thank you dear for your post about poem

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dear @lightsplasher your post is a wondarful.....& excellent photography.....i love your all post... thank for sharing....

Very nice picture.
Thanks for your sharing beautiful picture.

Very good photography.
I always following you @lightsplasher.

good job @lightsplasher but in this case I stick to my principle.

I am amazed with your poetry but I am still on my principle .... I am happy to follow you @lightsplasher.

i am sad today same you @lightsplasher but i salute you same.

I like your writing and photography all time dear @lightsplasher i want to you remember me a little bit!.....

I just #upvote and #resteem...... your post

Good poetry

what a wonderful flower,and an amazing poetry

Wow how beautiful the flower !!
Thanks a lot as always to bring nice staff to us !! Where have you been since long time ?? I missed you and your nice staff to see !! Nice to see you again and God bless @ lightsplasher

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nice photos of friends, and interesting dolings

Nice flower and very beautiful. This poem very interest...

Dear @lightsplasher
I am with you on this point. Yeah, steemit is the only platform where are all looking so happy and relaxed. steemit absolutely a great place where we can earn money and also meet with beautiful peoples, learn great ideas and improve yourself very beautifulyl.
I also thankful to all my followers and the people like you for to make the reason of my happiness.
Stay blessed and be happy always.

wah; ;; This flower is very beautiful friend. I like my friends post. i also have a flower post today mihon its support ya fella

That's great poetry.......

amazing photography and sweet meaningful words love this i'm following you now to enjoy your wonderful content

Wonderful poem and beautiful flowers if you care about flowers feel free to take a look at my blog

Nice writting good thoughts, Its my first time i am reading your post i am impressed from your post so i follow you and always wait for your next one Thanks

Should that not be the essence of any religion. At its base a kindness to fellow humans. After all, it sure makes life go easier.

So artsy this picture! I love orchids, my mom buys me one every year on my anniversary! The fuchsia one is my favorite! Have a wonderful day @lightsplasher!

@lightsplasher good poem, u are very romantic, visit my blog and support