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Bring on kintsugi
In the night’s cathedral hour
New life starts at dawn
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Author:
crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Kintsugi, which means "golden joinery" or "golden repair" in Japanese, is an ancient art form that embodies profound philosophical and aesthetic values. Here's an exploration of its meaning and significance: What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of hiding the cracks, this technique highlights and celebrates them, transforming the damaged object into something unique and beautiful. Philosophical Significance Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi is rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and the transient nature of life. The art emphasizes that flaws and imperfections are an integral part of an object's history and should be embraced rather than concealed. Resilience and Renewal: The process of mending broken pottery symbolizes resilience and the possibility of renewal. It conveys the idea that breakage and repair are part of an object's story, and its value is enhanced by its history and transformation. Acceptance and Healing: Kintsugi teaches acceptance of change and impermanence. By highlighting the cracks, it acknowledges the healing process and the journey towards becoming whole again. It serves as a metaphor for personal growth and healing after experiencing adversity. Aesthetic Value Unique Beauty: Each piece repaired with kintsugi becomes a one-of-a-kind work of art. The golden seams add a distinctive and elegant touch, turning the object into a visually striking piece. Transformation: The transformation of a broken item into something more beautiful underscores the creativity and craftsmanship involved in kintsugi. It elevates the object's status from merely functional to artistic and symbolic. Cultural Impact Kintsugi has influenced various aspects of Japanese culture and beyond. It has inspired artists, designers, and thinkers to incorporate its principles into their work and lives. The concept of finding beauty in imperfection and valuing the history of an object or person resonates across cultures and disciplines. Modern Relevance In today's fast-paced and often perfection-driven world, kintsugi offers a refreshing perspective on how we view flaws, mistakes, and challenges. It encourages us to appreciate the journey, recognize our resilience, and find beauty in our imperfections. Kintsugi is more than just a technique for repairing pottery; it is a profound reflection on life, resilience, and the beauty of imperfection. It invites us to see the value in our experiences and to cherish the unique stories that make us who we are.
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Wow. Thank you very much for enlightening me! Beautifully rendered with great imagery and a lingering, haunting poignancy. Thank you again.
Thanks kindly as well! 👍🏻🕊🙏🏻
My pleasure, you're very welcome. I love it!
Good write A. We humans are biblically described as dust, worms, etc, and as earthenware pots. So maybe that's why we say we're 'cracking up!' lol. Spot of interesting Japanese info there.
The potter and the dizzy clay spinning atop the spin table until completion! 👍🏻🕊🙏🏻
Being an artist who also dabbles in paper clay and air dry clay I recognise this elegant Japanese form - I hope you don't mind but your superb write has inspired me to write my own 757 with rhyme:
Repairing the old
broken pieces joined with gold
in splendour behold
Not at all Michael! The more, the merrier 👍🏻👍🏻 Hope you post your own as well 😊 no one’s left out cold 🕊🙏🏻🌹
The duality involved in this haiku is amazing itself. So few words in a haiku with one of the longest author notes I have seen. But every word necessary for the ignorant. I had forgoten compleatly about this art and your reminding me opened another door in my mind for which I am grateful. This poem a work of art is worth a Fave and much of the fave is going to the note that opens the interpretive door to the art itself
It’s kind of like a product disclosure statement (PDS) which is legal for trading in many products. Saves the back and forth that does occasionally happen 🙏🏻🕊️
A great and impactful poem, enjoyed the read!
Thank you kindly 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
You’re very welcome
Wonderful title for putting the clay back together one of my most favourite forms of poetry is Senryu and haiku and this one is wonderful inner depth and profound meaning. Kudos. 🌹 Ps well done on inspiring Michael, that's amazing too.
Always desirous to be of some inspiration, the least that could be done; thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
A truly memorable & otherwise perfect (excuse the term here) 575 .. and on a subject I hold a deep and long term fascination for .. Indeed have work here by the same Title Kintsugi .. Neville
Sounds like a plane: 757 🤣 yes, we shall excuse the term! Good to be in excellent company 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
This is quite a plea for reparation. It ends optimistically. Well done
Optimism is optimal! Thanks kindly 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
This senryu is worth more than one visit because it carries such a strong meaning and significance, which you have mentioned in your author notes in detail. Fabulous artwork, the repaired pottery and the senryu arqios.
Yes, there are those that require lengthy and exhaustive author’s notes (as you will observe in the other site). Thanks Cassie 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
I love a good
haiku or senryu!! 😍
Totally awesome!!
Loved the AN also,
thank you!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thanks Thad 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Powerful work.
Thanks TWC 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
I love Kintsugi and its concept. Profound, my friend! 🌹👏
Cheers Tristan 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Cheers!
Hi, I'm C3PO
A kinstugi android
Just letting you know!
Great work.
I do see that! Good eye there 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Each new day is a new beginning arqios.
Andy
Indeed it is Andy, thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Didn’t know about Kintsugi.
Interesting Idea about Objects.
Good one.
Thank you kindly Kevin 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Nice One arqios Reflective And Resilient
Than you kindly 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
thank you for the beautiful and extensive write up
yes - kintsugi is something more than just making a beautiful piece of art from a broken object - it has spiritual and inspirational relevance
beautiful poem
Thank you kindly, safina 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
most welcome, have a beautiful and productive day
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