Written for SenHai Saturday where our host,
Susi asks us to write a senryu and haiku using
the image shown below as inspiration.
Here’s where the image took me.

ancient spire endures
the sea hammers without rest
stones learn to let go
⌘ ⌘ ⌘
storm clouds press the shore
sea spray crowns the jagged rock
one wave, then silence
NAR©2026
This is “Ridin’ the Storm Out” by REO Speedwagon
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me unless indicated otherwise. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017–present.

Both are beautiful, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Indira 😌
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These lines bring me right into the scenery. Beautifully done, Nancy! I really felt the spray in the second but also the acceptance you conveyed in the first piece. ❤
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I’m so glad you were able to experience that feeling of acceptance, Susi. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for giving us another fascinating image to work with. ♥️
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❤ My pleasure! 🙂
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I love both of these, thank you for the Sunday morning treat!
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Thanks, D; always a pleasure!
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Both lovely…..
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Thanks, Jodi.
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I got senhai high reading this. Thanks
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Cool. Thanks, Ron. 😎
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A lovely way to describe this image
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It’s an intriguing image, isn’t it. Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
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😌
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💗
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Very atmospheric Nance 🩷
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Thanks, Ange. Must be due to all the rain we’ve been having! 🌧️
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We are actually having sunny weather at the moment- 🤫don’t say anything! 😆
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🙊
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💞
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A very descriptive ‘Sen Hai’ … You’ve had a few stormy nights and turbulent seas articles lately, … I think I’ll send you a lighthouse for Christmas, my friend ….
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It must be a reflection of the weather; it’s been raining here for a few days and will continue at least thru tomorrow as well. It has put quite a damper on people’s holiday plans. Thanks for a cool new musical selection, my dear friend 🎶💙
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Well, I hope it fines up for you so you can enjoy getting out and about a bit my friend 🥰
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beautiful 💜💜 Nancy 🫶🫶
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Thanks very much, CA. 💕
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