tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post7968375109921212547..comments2024-03-28T12:59:41.910-04:00Comments on NeverEnding Story: Poetic Musings: Plum Blossoms Haiku by Chen-ou LiuChen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐http://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-40790690418490623062013-06-24T00:14:26.386-04:002013-06-24T00:14:26.386-04:00"The plum blossom is one of the most famous f..."The plum blossom is one of the most famous flowers in China and one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It is a noble and unsullied flower that braves the cold and brings vigor and vitality to the world. The plum has five petals symbolizing five auspiciousnesses. The plum flower, pine tree, bamboo, and chrysanthemum form the "four plants of virtue". Together bamboo and plum trees represent man and wife. Plum, pine trees, and bamboo together are known as the "Friends in Winter" because all three grow tall and straight even in the coldest weather. The three together are a symbol of lasting friendship."<br /><br />-- Excerpted from "Chinese Plum Blossom Paintings"Chen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐https://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.com