Flower arranging (ikebana) is like a child’s birthday party.
The parent (logical planning) provides the gifts
and lets the child (inspired intuition) play with them.
With no intention to impress
the child is enamored by what’s been created.

With no idea
of what it should look like
a spark of freedom flashes;
from that vantage point
creativity flows.

Ikebana is a way
to experience beauty —
not only with your eyes
but inside yourself;
like the subtle transition
from hunger to nourishment.