Peppermint Azalea
by M Spadecaller
Title
Peppermint Azalea
Artist
M Spadecaller
Medium
Digital Art - Mixed Media
Description
The azalea is a flowering shrub that blooms in the spring. It is native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America. For many centuries, Asian art and poetry have featured the beautiful Azalea. In the Chinese culture, the azalea symbolizes womanhood. It is known as "xiang shu”, which means " thinking home bush” in Chinese. The prominent poet from the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu (712-770), vibrantly refers to the azalea in this poem, "A Sea of Blood Red Azaleas:"
Sweet Sagittarian Azalea,
You are such a fragile passion.
Five petals on your face,
Blush pink, as you tickle my nose.
Xiang shu my dear,
You make me think of home.
Of luxurious days spent pondering your beauty.
Of the scent of Spring that lingers around your roots.
Forget your long-forgotten lover Tu Fu-
-Let me now, swim in “a sea of blood red azaleas.”
Let me dance amongst your branches,
A Green Man amongst the leaves…
My Love for you grows as you grow.
I long for your wonders to be shared.
I listen to your words compassionate:
“Take care of Yourself for Me.”
Shall we have a cup of tea?
Sharing in stories long ago?
Trusting each other, everlasting.
My love for you shall surely never go.
Until we next meet…
You know that place-
Where butterflies smile
And drink deep of your nectar.
Where bees fly drunk,
Intoxicated by You.
Your dearest fan,
The Tree Poet Whisperer.
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April 14th, 2020
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