A gift from Hikari for my birthday, and my thanks to her for her generosity and love

bestselling author, Gabriela Marie Milton, Haiku and Tanka, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese art - by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton, Literary Revelations, Publishing House, Woman Publisher 2 Minutes

My dear followers and subscribers,

I hope everyone is doing well. Have a beautiful new week.

I would like to share with you a beautiful gift from Hikari, a fabulous Japanese painter, that she sent for my birthday. I am deeply grateful for her generosity.

A gift from Hikari for my birthday

A splendid painting and tanka:

Tanka by Hikary

TANKA ๅฎŸใŒๅฎŸใ‚Šใ€€็ง‹ใ‚‚่ฏใ‚„ใใ€€ใƒใƒŠใƒŸใ‚บใ‚ญใ€€ๆˆ‘ใ‚‰ใŒๅ‰ตใ‚‹ใ€€ๆ–ฐใ—ใๆ™‚ไปฃ๏ผˆใจใ๏ผ‰ 

fruits ripen gently
dogwoods bloom in autumn light
graceful, strong, and still
we vow to shape what will be
a new age born from our hands

โ€ปDogwoods are considered a symbol of ‘gratitude’ and ‘U.S.-Japan friendship.’

This is because, after Japan gifted cherry trees to Washington, the U.S. returned the gesture by sending dogwoods to Japan. 

A story for my dearest Hikari

At the edge of the garden, where the last light of day trembled on the petals of a single lily, she stood watching the horizon fade. The air was still, as if the world itself had paused to listen. Even the evening birds, once busy with their songs, had fallen silent.

Then her footsteps were soft on the path, carrying the scent of rain and earth.

The lily bent toward her, a pale silhouette against the dimming sky. It seemed to bow, not from the weight of its bloom, but in reverence. She smiled faintly, tracing its curve with her eyes. โ€œItโ€™s as if it knows,โ€ she whispered.

โ€œThat beauty doesnโ€™t need to speak,โ€ the lily said. โ€œThat even silence can be full of color.โ€

The lily reached for her hand, and in that touch, something shiftedโ€”the dusk seemed to breathe again. The world, quiet and waiting, unfolded around them in shades unseen: the soft gold of forgiveness, the deep green of memory, the tender blush of hope.

A new world was bornโ€”one that asked for nothing but presence and offered everything in return.

Reminder

I am thrilled to announce that Literary Revelations will soon publish a very special album: โ€œHaiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power.โ€ This splendid collection will be available in early Decemberโ€”just in time to make the perfect Christmas gift for literature and art lovers alike!

The album is a true collectorโ€™s piece. It features exquisite paintings and tanka poetry by Hikari, expressing traditional Japanese art. Alongside her stunning artwork, youโ€™ll find my own interpretations of her paintings, illustrated in my haiku. This collaboration celebrates the harmony between visual art and poetry, offering a unique journey through both mediums.

We understand the importance of accessibility, so Literary Revelations will make every effort to keep the price as low as possible. Our goal is to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy this remarkable album.

Stay tuned for more updates and details. Thank you all for your continued supportโ€”I canโ€™t wait for you to experience this extraordinary release!

With excitement, gratitude, and deep thanks for your continued support!

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
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Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

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Gabriela Marie Milton #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, 2019 Author of the Year at Spillwords Press NYC; internationally published poet; poetry collections Woman: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis Pres, July 27, 2021); Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis Press, April, 2020)

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59 thoughts on “A gift from Hikari for my birthday, and my thanks to her for her generosity and love”

    1. Thank you so much my dearest John. Sending you hugs and healing vibes ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒน๐Ÿฅฐ

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    1. Liz, my dearest thank you from the bottom of my heart ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ lots of love and hugs ๐ŸŒน

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    1. Oh, Tim, you brought tears in my eyes. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒน And I will tell you the same. No matter your age, forever young, and brightening peoplesโ€™ lives ๐Ÿฅฐ

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      1. Beauty is forever when one is as sweet, sympathetic, and wonderful as you are. I hope you are having a fabulous week.

      2. Aw, Tim, thank you so much. I am really humbled by your kind words. I am working hard, but that’s life… I hope you’re all okay and having a great week.
        Tim, may I add something? And when people love cats, their souls are beautiful. I hope all your kitties are ok.
        Sending treats ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. The kitties are all fat and happy. I agree about kitty people. How are your kitties?

      4. Glad your kitties are fine, thank you ๐Ÿ™ my kitties are ok, but my husband is freaking out because Maya has to take medication for her entire life. He keeps taking her every three month to the vet, even if the vet wants to see her every six months ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

    1. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lots of happiness and success to you my friend ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒน

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    1. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dearest Lisa. Sending you lots of love ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒนโค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you so much my dearest Tre. Lots of love to you โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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    1. Oh, David, this is a splendid wish. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you a wonderful week and plenty of success ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

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      2. Happy Birthday my dearest Beth. May you be happy forever. May all your dreams come true. Love and blessings โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

  15. Happy Birthday

    It is great to catch the impossibility of time standing still. You captured it beautifully in this post. As one holds their breath after reading, “The air was still, as if the world itself had paused to listen.” Then resuming, to know, “A new world was bornโ€”one that asked for nothing but presence and offered everything in return.”

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    1. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment dear Angelo. I am humbled by every word you wrote. Have a week ahead ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

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    1. Thank you so much dearest Lauren. Happy for you new successes. Sending you hugs and love ๐ŸŒนโค๏ธ๐ŸŒนโค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you so much my dearest Jean. I definitely treasure it ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ

      I am excited about your successes. Sending you lots of hugs ๐Ÿค— ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

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