winding road of silk
treasures melt in the sun’s beams
a path to peace
©Vivian Zems
Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #1360 Along The Silk Road – Introduction
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China, which linked the regions of the ancient world in commerce. As the Silk Road was not a single thoroughfare from east to west, the term ‘Silk Routes’ has become increasingly favored by historians, though ‘Silk Road’ is the more common and recognized name. The network was used regularly from 130 BCE, when the Han officially opened trade with the west, to 1453 CE, when the Ottoman Empire boycotted trade with the west and closed the routes.
February 3, 2018 at 3:43 am
A very nice post Vivian, your haiku is a real beauty. I hope the “Silk Road” will bring peace … nice idea.
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February 3, 2018 at 6:41 am
Thanks, Kristjaan!
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February 3, 2018 at 7:46 am
love the “winding road of silk”, because in my mind’s eye, I also see the way the silk furls out when a bolt is thrown across a table to show the color. I didn’t realize the silk road/routes lasted that long.
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February 4, 2018 at 10:56 am
Thank you! :)…. I’m learning some history with this series:)
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February 3, 2018 at 7:51 am
Nicely done, Viv!
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February 4, 2018 at 10:55 am
Thank you Kim! 🙂
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February 4, 2018 at 1:31 pm
😊
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