Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing!
The image depicts a church in the desert, illuminated by lights at the front door and the Milky Way in the night sky. There are a few tall cacti on the sides of the church.
Please create one senryu and one haiku to accompany this image prompt. Remember that a traditional haiku typically describes nature or a season, while a senryu tends to focus on human nature and emotions.
Then, provide a link in the comments below or do a ping-back to this post on your blog.
Here is a wrap-up of last week’s prompt.
Carolyn – Vixen of Verse – SenHai Saturday#2

https://violetslentz.home.blog/2025/05/08/periwinkle-purity/ Here is mine. I am gonna have to go look up why last weeks pinged back to this post? No clue.. Thanks, Susi.
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Probably because I do a wrap up on the previous prompt and it shows up on the new prompt image. Thanks, Violet!
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Thank you so much for this prompt! Here’s my attempt.
https://wrestlingwordblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/streams-in-the-desert/
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Thank you!
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Here’s mine
Thanks
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Oh, I’m so happy you’ve joined in, Sadje!! <3
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I wanted to from y the start but the A to Z challenge was very time consuming. Thanks for starting this new challenge. It will give me an opportunity to write syllabic poetry.
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<3
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Here is mine, better late than never!
Senryu
sounds of singing
stretch out to the Milky Way
notes of joy!
Haiku
hot desert night
cacti stretch their arms to meet
the Milky Way
©🦊VixenOfVerse, 2025
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Indeed! Thanks, Carolyn!
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Hi Susi! Here’s mine: https://theelephantstrunk.org/2025/05/04/desert-skies/
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Thanks!
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Btw, thank you for the mention. 💗
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My pleasure! <3
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I’m certain I’m breaking some rules, but I’m blaming my migraine. Thanks for the prompt!
https://writingaddiction2.wordpress.com/2025/05/03/songs-for-the-heart/
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No worries, the only rules are please interpret the image with a senryu and haiku. Hope your migraine is better!
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Here’s mine Susi – https://amanpan.com/2025/05/03/senhai-saturday-5-3-25/
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Thank you, love!
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You’re welcome, Susi!
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I am really enjoying this prompt. My formed poetry can always use a tune up!
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