Written for SenHai Saturday where our
host Susi asks us to write a senryu and a
haiku using the image shown below as
inspiration. Here’s my response.
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We huddle close, friend
Safety lives in sameness now
Stranger keeps his ground
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Stripes blur together
Savanna holds its dry breath
One dark shape watches
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NAR©2026
This is “Africa” by Toto
Everything on the elephant trunk was created by me unless indicated otherwise. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017–present.
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Good one, Nancy! And a lovely song 👌👌👏
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Om Shanti! 🙏🏼🎶
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I think the first is also a great commentary to our current political climate. And the haiku – sublime, Nancy!
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Thanks so much for your very kind comments, Susi. It’s been a long time since I tried my hand at writing a SenHai; this was a bread image to work with and I totally enjoyed the experience.
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You’re welcome! Wait until you see the next one! 🙂
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Sorry …. I’ve been typing with only my left hand since my right hand surgery which explains the word “bread” in my comment. It’s supposed to be “great”! 😂 🙄
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LOL 🙂 Thank you! Good luck on your recovery, Nancy!
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Intriguing!
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🙂
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Lovely poems, Nancy, and a great track to sing along to (sorry neighbours!)
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Hahaha! 🎶 Thanks so much, dear Keith! 🎶
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So lovely! Safety in numbers.
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Yes, exactly. Thank you, D.
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perfectly captured
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Thank you, Ron. Much appreciated!
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Excellent set of poems
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Many thanks, my dear sister.
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You’re most welcome my dear friend
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Love these especially your haiku 💕
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So glad you liked them, Ange. Thank you so much! ♡♥︎♡
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A beautiful poem and beautiful soundtrack my friend …
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I have always loved that song by Toto; thank you for introducing me to some stirring music, my friend. This is wonderful. 🩵 🌍 🎶
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I thought it was very appropriate for your article and your own situation my friend … 🥰😊🌏
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Precisely! Thank you! 🥰
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