Written for Senryu Sunday ~
Rall has offered several images;
this is the one that spoke to me.
bright pink by the sea
perched beneath a rugged cliff
summer stays awake
NAR©2026
This is “House By the Sea” by Iron & Wind
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That final line—’summer stays awake’—is so lovely, Nancy! That little pop of bright pink against the cliff side really does feel like keeping a piece of summer alive. Beautiful senryu! 🏖️💖
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Just not ready to say ‘farewell’ to summer yet! Thanks for your lovely comments.
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I don’t blame you at all, Nancy! ☀️ Hold onto that summer sunshine as long as you can! Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece with us.
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That pink house is so cute but, living there may be a bit dangerous. Wonderful mix of words.
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Yes, especially when the tide comes in! Thanks so much, True.
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That woke me up!!! xxx Thanks Nancy, it’s beautiful!
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Thanks, Cindy! I’d love to live there but high tide might be a drag! 😁
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You’re so welcome, Nancy. It sure could be alright!!!!
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I love your senryu and really enjoyed the song.
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It’s a new song for me which I really liked. Thanks so much, Lisa.
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Delightful Nancy, I wish it was mine, I know exactly where I’d perch it!
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Thanks, dear Keith. I’d live there!
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What a sweet little beach cottage! 💖 And I love your last line, “summer stays awake”. Unfamiliar song, but I like it. 🙂
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Thanks! I could live there! 😎
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A beautiful poem to for this beautiful image
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It really is a lovely image. Thank you, Sis 🩷
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You’re most welcome
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A perfect poem
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Thanks so much, Robbie. It’s a lovely little house ☺️
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Yes that is a pretty shack but not in a storm. The house in your video looks more substantial:) Thanks for joining in……Rall
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High tide must be a drag! My pleasure, Rall.
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I love this one Nance – that little shack would make summer stay ☀️
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Pretty poem and a perfect song!
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I could live there! Thanks, D 😊
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Me too!
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