I was recently gifted a bonsai.
Nature miniaturized: potted, shaped and pruned.
Its purpose to bring Zen-like bliss;
Encouraging a focus on art, creativity;
Inspiring contemplation while cultivating horticultural expertise.
Wish me and the bonsai luck!
(I sorely lack a green thumb.)
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This is my first Six Word Fridays in a while! Glad to be back in the swing, even though the meme will now be on a hiatus until the New Year – LOL. Have you ever cared for a bonsai? Is it still alive? Ha. Ha. Ahem.
9 Responses to “Six Word Fridays: focus”
Adrienne
Love this! Have considered getting my husband a bonsai – he loves them! I think he’d like to have one in his office for breaks…could even be his surprise Christmas gift! Also, if we ever have a competition for the 6 wd phrase with the most letters, I think your “Inspired” line would win! Enjoy your holidays!
melgallant
Hi Adrienne,
Thanks for your kind words. I need to confess that years ago I killed a bonsai. Not from neglect but from ignorant mishandling. I aim to be a better bonsai owner this time around.
pattisj
Best wishes to you–and your bonsai. My niece’s husband was a bonsai artist, (sadly, we lost him in October) as is his father. I think they’re just beautiful, that miniature world.
melgallant
Thanks Patti! I’m really going to try.
Brook
I never met a plant I couldn’t kill. So I may not be the best advisor….mine usually die from neglect, though. Hopefully it does its job. But I wouldn’t stress too much because that would be counterproductive to the zen-ness. 🙂
ayala
Nice write, Mel.
melissa
I would surely kill it, but yours looks hardy! No doubt you’ll be a zen bonsai master in no time.
Sasha
I have never had a bonsai,
But I have always wanted one.
That, and little sandy zen garden,
With a teeny tiny little rake.
A sand garden may be better,
A dedicated waterer I am not.
Mel Gallant
LOL, Sasha. Awesome comment. I too have always wanted a sand garden with the little rake and maybe a wee rock or two. I’m not good at watering either.