Written for SenHai Saturday where our host
Susi asks us to write a senryu and haiku
using this image as inspiration.

Senryu
tourist snaps a shot,
already captioned “paradise” ….
lake doesn’t care much
⌘ ⌘ ⌘
Haiku
turquoise glacial lake,
snow-shouldered peaks stand silent ….
sky forgets its clouds
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Loved these but especially your senryu! X
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Thanks so much, CA 😊
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Lovely 😍
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Thanks very much, Lisa! 😊
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Don’t know which one I like more, so I’ll take them both.
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Now that’s a good answer! 😅
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😀
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Beautiful take Nancy
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Thanks so much, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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Simply beautiful, Nancy! I thoroughly loved your interpretations!
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Thanks so much, Susi. The image is stunning.
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You’re welcome! Agreed! 🙂
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Great response Nance I especially love your senryũ 😃
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Thanks, Ange! It’s true, isn’t it?! 🤳🏼
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🙌
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Fabulous picture to work with Nancy. Great response.
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Yes, Susi chose a beauty! Thanks, Di.
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