Arco (TN)

Arco (TN)

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Time Glass Challenge - January 13, 2015

Credits: Dancing Leaves

red and gold in the wind
swirling dancing round and round
whirling dervishes

G.s.k. ‘15

Whirling Dervishes from Turkey. They belong to a Sufi Islamic sect called the Mevlevi founded by the famous philosopher Mevlana. Picture was taken from the top viewing gallery. By Cenkko



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16 comments:

  1. rallentandaJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    This is a fascinating dance. The Sufi sect is very mysterious I believe. Enjoyed this one ! I saw a movie ages ago about Sufis called " Hideous Kinky" with Kate Winslet. You might enjoy it.

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    1. Bastet's Waka LibraryJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:17 PM

      I find them fascinating ... thanks for pointing out the film to me. :-)

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  2. Magical Mystical TeacherJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Leaves as whirling dervishes is an image I can appreciate!

    The Dance

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Nicely done, Georgia.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Nicely done, Georgia.

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  5. Blog It Or Lose ItJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Oh, I love the comparison! Very nice!
    Would be awesome to see in person wouldn't it?

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  6. JaniceJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Interesting twirlers and a lovely haiku..

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  7. Adas AlcoveJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Enjoyed learning about the Whirling Dervishes! Nice poetry!


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    1. Bastet's Waka LibraryJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by once again! ;-)

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  8. Gillena CoxJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    nice image, i'm easily absorbed into this haiku

    much love...

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  9. ChèvrefeuilleJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous haiku ah those dervishes I like watching them swirl ... gives me a kind of freedom-feeling ...

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harmonious words ... like crystal clear water ... pure ectasy

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