Written for SenHai Saturday where our host,
Susi asks us to write a senryu and haiku using
the image shown below as inspiration.
~ Senryu ~
everyone else wilts
waiting for the sun to show ….
not this stubborn bloom
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~ Haiku ~
storm-gray skies press down ….
aloe spears hold their small fires,
unwilling to dim
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This is “Rising Sun” by George Harrison
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Did you read that book ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ by Celeste Ng? First thing I thought of with your haiku.
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No …. that’s a new one for me. Now I have to read it!
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My neighbor loaned it to me. There was a Netflix movie/series about it, but we don’t get Netflix The book was really good.
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Both lovely!
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Such a striking blossom! Thanks, D!
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Here comes the sun, but it’s all right: the heat-breaking thunder breaks through…🎶🌩
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We can always use a bit of rain! Thanks, Liz. ☺️
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I like the image of the aloe spears holding fire and there’s nothing wrong with being a stubborn bloom- I think I’ve been accused of that a few times…
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Haha! Great comment, Heather! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. ☺️
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Such a hardy flower my friend … and a very apt song …
A Haiku for you …
“I watch the day age
Even the red cactus wilts
As the sun arcs high”
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Wonderful verse and music, my dear friend! Thank you! 💙🎶
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You’re most welcome, Nancy 🥰🎶📖
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I love this duo Nance and a great track too 👏
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Thanks, Ange. A day with George is always a good one! 💜
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Yes 🙂↕️
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Both poems are great Nancy
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Thanks so much, Sadje. ☺️
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A George song I haven’t heard before thanks
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My great pleasure, Brian! Thanks for reading, listening, and commenting. 😊
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