Gardenia on Her Pillow

A night full of bliss
Gardenia and tears mix
Her love walks away


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© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea” , 2011

(repost)


Prompt:
“Love and its not being there”

About becca givens

Becca is an artist, poet, and animal communicator. She delights in cooking, nurturing, and sharing a rich spiritual life with others on the Path.
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30 Responses to Gardenia on Her Pillow

  1. bendedspoon says:

    you wake up my senses. lovely haiku 🙂

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  2. cinnamon blues says:

    Amazing piece!

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  3. truthspokeinwhispers says:

    This touches me absolutely to the depths of who I am. It is beautiful.

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  4. Sharmishtha says:

    a gorgeous poem that touched the deepest part of heart.

    thanks for your loving wishes on my birthday.

    lots of love.

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  5. This is beautiful, so sad

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  6. Oh, those sad “Good-byes” … the image is perfect … and the haiku …. beyond beautiful.
    Gardenia so fragrant and sweet – tears so salty and woeful ….!!!!
    Very nice, becca,
    Izzy xoxoxox

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  7. SandyCarlson says:

    They do that. Walking away seems so easy to some. The trick seems to be to expecting nothing or less.

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    • becca givens says:

      Ahhh, Sandy, as sad and heartbreaking as it is … I believe … it IS better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all!! I really do!!

      Thank you for stopping by!

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  8. Jingle says:

    awesome, love the imagery,
    Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Jess P says:

    The lines and the picture go very well together.
    Good use of a few words for a strong feeling

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  10. Pat Cegan says:

    Simply perfect. sad, true too often! hugs, pat

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  11. booguloo says:

    I like it. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. It’s amazing to see so much said in so few words. Excellent!

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  13. Kay Salady says:

    My daughter would like this haiku . . . I love it! Thanks for sharing it, Becca.

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  14. earlybird says:

    Sad. Evocative.

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  15. Renee Espriu says:

    Beautiful image and words to go with! Gardenias are one of those amazing flowers with a scent you never forget.

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  16. tigerbrite says:

    Beautiful Haiku, right on prompt. Well done.

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  18. Magnficent. No other words to say, absolute perfection. where do you get those lovely images to match?

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  19. luna15 says:

    Ooo goodbye sex. ouch! awesome! 🙂

    ~She~

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  20. Catie Eliza says:

    Made me want to cry… xx

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  21. Seabell says:

    Short and beautiful haiku, Becca! Empty beds in the mornings…

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  22. Ina says:

    Lovely! The first time I read it as if love walked away, the second time as if the lover walked away, both working very well!

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  23. dani says:

    rejection always hurts, but it can be more intense if unexpected. one minute everything seems fine and the next….
    a very poignant haiku, Becca ~ i especially love:

    “Gardenia and tears mix”

    a perfect response to the prompt! i love your poetry! ♥

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