Written for SenHai Saturday
where Susi invites us to use
this image as inspiration.
Haiku
green fronds sway on high
tall palms stretch to touch the sun
warm light fills the sky
🥥 🏝️ 🥥
Senryu
lying in the sand
hoping that a coconut
does not hit my head
NAR©2026
This is “Coconut” by Harry Nilsson
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That was fun! 😀 And the song always makes me think of “Midnight Margaritas” in the movie “Practical Magic”.
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Thanks Debbie. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. The song really is great fun! 😃
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Lol! God one sis
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Thanks! So glad you liked it!
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💕💕💕
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Nice, Nancy. Your senryu made me laugh, and I needed that. Thanks. ~Nan
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Thanks, Nan. I’m so glad to know that! 🤩
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I especially love the second one!
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Thanks, D! That was fun! 🤩
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I have been in that position… 💜💜💜
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Oh dear! 🤕
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Luckily it missed me !!
😳💜
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For sure! 💜
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Yes we will have to be mindful of those coconuts 🥥 Nance – especially after a few tipples 😀
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😂 I’ll be wearing my pith helmet! 👩🏻🏭 😎
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I haven’t got one I’ll have to wear a hard hat – not as fashionable 👷♀️
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I’ve had several near misses!
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As it’s been said …. “a miss is as good as a mile!” 🤕
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