Still Life
By Dan Hardison
An arrangement of cut flowers
in reds, yellows and purple
with roses and lilies,
gerberas and snapdragons.
Ferns for a bit of greenery
and chrysanthemums too
standing in a glass vase
wrapped in sunshine.
A lighthearted gathering
in a comforting embrace
whether it be a sentiment
or artful expression.
A pristine bouquet
of blooms that will not fade
painted with words
upon this page.
A native of Tennessee, Dan Hardison now lives in Wilmington, North Carolina where he is a writer and artist. His artwork is inspired by Japanese woodblocks and ink painting (sumi-e). As an artist and writer, he is drawn to the Japanese haiga – a combination of image and poem. Dan Hardison’s writing has appeared at The Wise Owl, The Ravens Perch, Frogpond, Cattails, Contemporary Haibun Online, Chrysanthemum, and other print and online journals. His self-published book Quietude is available from Lulu Press. His work can also be found at his website Windscape Studio and blog Some Tomorrow’s Morning.