Mother and daughter
looking ahead , looking away
a wedding awaits
looking ahead , looking away
a wedding awaits
a wedding awaits
sweet pain of separation
dreams of new life.
family tree spreads
new branches, new memories
love and moments flow
Beautifully done - especially the last one.
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful and lovely.. !! the lines 'sweet pain of separation' and 'dreams of new life' coming in succession does an astounding job about expressing those complex emotions. wonderful!
ReplyDeletemy take: Riddle Of Hearts
A spreading family tree is a beautiful thing to behold!
ReplyDeleteLast Night’s Tea Flowers
Lovely set, I specially like the last one stanza ~
ReplyDeleteSo many events in life mix pain and joy! you've captured that bittersweet feeling well!
ReplyDeletemarriage is always brings mixed feelings for parents, pangs of separation and hope of new happy journey ahead.
ReplyDeletebeautifully composed!
Ah, change ~ what life is ~ Wonderful haiku ~ (A Creative Harbor) ~ aka (ArtMuse Dog^_^)
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant picture - lovely haikus are perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteLovely capture of what weddings and marriage do in our lives.
ReplyDeleteI really like this haiku...
ReplyDeletethank you ☺♥
Loved the last one a lot! Beautiful picture it paints..
ReplyDeleteHeavy breath near cold fireplace
Ahh!!..." sweet pain of separation, dreams of new life."
ReplyDeleteAwesome lines.....Awesomely written!
Very nice :)
ReplyDeleteLovely expression of pain of separation and of union.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful way of seeing through the propagating of the human race. Nice cascades Nimue!
ReplyDeleteHank
Lovely expressions!
ReplyDeleteThis is sweet, Ladie N. There is a saying here, "you aren't losing a daughter, you are gaining a son."
ReplyDeleteI really liked your picture. These ladies are in fine, fine, dress, their jewelery is gorgeous. Is this a family picture or stock? Just wondering.
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My poem is also about the family tree but with a diffferent scheme than yours. Weddings weren't mentioned.
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Most Indian brides dress up the same way.
DeleteThough this picture was taken from net , my cousins and friends looked the same at their wedding :)