Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~National Flags (posted by Susan)
Write a poem about a nation’s flag and what it stands for. Include description.
Unusually shaped,
Nepal’s flag is a cutout,
points representing
peaks of the Himalayas.
Sun and moon are peaceful
universal symbols. Red
is not blood shed or
bravery, merely the shade
of Rhododendron, flower
of Nepal. I love the blue
outline, like a comfort
of peace surrounding
this country.
I love that the points represent the Himalayas. This was wonderful information!
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Thanks, Sherry. I just read about this flag, and loved it.
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Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I gather you traveled there?
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I have never been there, but in doing some reading on flags, I came across this one and loved it. Thanks, Susan.
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Thanks for the flag lesson, Sara. I had no idea…
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Neither did I. I found it fascinating.
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I knew the flag was unique but was unaware of the symobolism. It looks as though you are educating a few other writers today!
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and myself!
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This is so beautiful and thanks for the information. Didn’t know it. Nepal is our neighbor and not very far from where we live.
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Thanks, Sumana. I did a lot of reading and looking at flag, and this one really appealed to me.
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Oh, beautiful indeed, in design and meaning – and beautifully explained, thank you.
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You didn’t think I’d use my own country’s flag, did you? Ha! Thanks, Rosemary.
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Thank you for the lesson too Sara.
Your words are lovely.
Anna :o]
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Thanks, Anna!
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I was not aware of this flag…you feature it well…and it is well worth notice 🙂
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I just learned about it, and loved it.
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This is a lovely representation of the Nepali flag. It’s sad that their political situation is such a wreck — it’s good though that they finally have a stable government.
-HA
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Yes, there is that, unlike some.
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A beautiful description- I had no idea about the shape!
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Thanks, Vivian. That shape really caught my eye.
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Amazing, really
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