. By the clouded wall enameled form is dearly gathered into amber vase stretching light out of salt shadow, the mind is carried, clear into shy awakening, by the once indifferent room, anointing the eye. .
from Wikipedia: More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form. Though ikebana is an expression of creativity, certain rules govern its form.