Anthony's Literary Lens

Tag: water lily

  • Pink lily, white koi, a perfect match

    Pink lily, white koi, a perfect match

    Water lily blooms
    Above – a koi swims below
    Two worlds, one beauty

    Anthony
    A photo I took a few years ago.
    Tap to see my red bubble gallery

    A water lily and a koi carp fish are two symbols that have a lot of meaning and significance in Asian cultures, especially in Japan. They are sometimes depicted together in art and tattoos, as they represent a combination of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

    A water lily is a beautiful aquatic plant that grows in muddy water but emerges clean and radiant. It has large, round leaves that float on the surface of the water and colourful flowers that bloom above the water. It symbolises purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening. A water lily is also associated with Buddhism, as it represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. A water lily can close its petals at night and open them again in the morning, symbolizing the ability to rise above the darkness and ignorance.

    A koi carp fish is an ornamental carp that can swim upstream against strong currents. It symbolises courage, determination, and transformation. According to a legend, a koi fish that can reach the top of a waterfall will turn into a dragon. A koi fish is also a symbol of luck, success, and prosperity. A white koi fish with a red spot on its head is called a kohaku, and it is one of the most popular and valuable varieties. It represents happiness, love, and passion.

    Koi fish swims upstream
    Water lily opens wide
    Both seek the light

    Anthony

    The relationship between a water lily and a koi carp fish is that they both symbolize the attainment of enlightenment and the overcoming of obstacles. They also complement each other in terms of color and meaning. A white koi fish with a red spot on its head and a red water lily create a harmonious and balanced image of peace and passion. Together, they create a beautiful and inspiring scene of nature and spirituality.

    Tap to view my redbubble gallery.
  • Lily Pads: Nature’s Art

    Lily Pads: Nature’s Art

    “Canvas of stillness
    Water lily’s quiet dance,
    Monet’s brush whispers”

    Anthony
    Took this photo at the botanical garden Wales.
    Tap to see my redbubble gallery

    Monet’s Musings

    Monet: Ah, my dear water lily, you seem to have mastered the art of silent reflection. Your petals, a palette of nature’s finest hues.

    Water Lily: Thank you, Monsieur Monet. Your artistry has captured my essence, immortalising the dance of light upon the water.

    Monet: Your presence transforms the pond into a living masterpiece. How do you maintain such serenity amidst the ripples of life?

    Water Lily: It is in stillness that I find my strength. Embracing the water’s surface, I learn to dance with both the sunlight and the shadows.

    Monet: A dance indeed, and with every ripple, a new verse is written. Tell me, do you converse with the frogs and dragonflies?

    Water Lily: In whispers, Monsieur. The frogs share their tales of the land, and dragonflies speak of the breeze’s adventures. We form an opus of nature’s secrets.

    Monet: Nature’s symphony, a melody only few can hear. Your petals, a delicate crescendo in this harmonious composition.

    Water Lily: And your brush, Monsieur, orchestrates the colours of our aquatic ballet. Each stroke a note of our shared existence.

    Monet: Together, we create a timeless duet – you, the muse of stillness, and I, the humble composer of your liquid stage.

    Water Lily: A duet that echoes through ponds and galleries alike, uniting the realms of art and nature.

    Monet: Merci, my dear water lily, for gracing my palette with your quiet elegance. Together, we paint the poetry of a tranquil pond.

    Tap to view my redbubble gallery.
Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started