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$20
Item#: 2008SYR05
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11x17-inches, printed on heavy weight (100-pound) Hammermill cover paper. We package each print with a piece of chipboard in a clear plastic sleeve.
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Poem Inspiration Location
Drama in the Round
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Description
Drama in the round,
Roses, far and wide abound.
Shakespeare would be proud.
This haiku is one of my earlier pieces. Soon after reading about Thornden Park's famous rose gardens, I learned that the park was inaugurating a Shakespeare-in-the-Park program. I love rose gardens and have always had a deep affection for Shakespeare. The idea of Thornden Park's rose gardens, coupled with the Renaissance man, sparked my inspiration for this haiku.
Haiku has always been of interest to me and I enjoy its challenging format. I've written poetry since high school, but about four years ago, I thought it would be fun to submit a few haiku in the annual New Times Syr-Haiku Contest. When one of my haiku placed third, I was hooked! Now I find myself always at work on a haiku, constantly jotting down ideas, particularly when I go walking. I find that nature and the outdoors, history and events going on around me ignite my imagination!
I have always loved Shakespeare and was very excited about the opportunity to illustrate a piece about the wonderful Shakespeare festival in the park.
I love walking out to the amphitheater in the spring when the roses in the park are in bloom.
I wanted to create a fun an interesting piece and tried to give my version of Shakespeare a unique look and personality.
I hope this piece reflects those ideas and the wonderful haiku, and encourages everyone to enjoy the wonderful festival, garden, and arts here in Syracuse.