SenHai Saturday #29

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Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing!

From the photographer – “a white picture frame sitting on top of a lush green wall.”

Please create one senryu and one haiku to accompany this image prompt. Remember that a traditional haiku describes nature or a season, while a senryu focuses on human nature and emotions.

Then, provide a link in the comments below or ping back to this post on your blog.

Here is a wrap-up of last week’s prompt. I appreciate each of you for sharing your thoughts!

Eugenia – #SenHai Saturday – 11/29/25

AJ – SenHai Saturday

Carolyn – SenHai Saturday #28

Nolcha – HIDDEN

Cheryl – Senhai Saturday

Carol Anne – Sen-hai Saturday #28

Sara – ‘neath blue waters

Ben – 30.11.25 — Haiku/Senryu

Indira – SenHai Saturday #28

Misky – 1 Dec: Journal of Thoughts

Sadje – Diving in the depths

Niki – Water

Destiny – #sun-kissed seas#

Violet – Imbalance

Destiny – #comfort of constant#

In My Sight

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sunny orange orb
it beckons my attention
i wish i could fly

**NOTE – This is the second piece that didn’t make the cut for Pure Haiku’s Encircling Theme.

Safe Space

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #410

snuggling with enjoyable things
sleepy, cozy comfort
when the haze lifts
hoping for a jovial mood
bouncing lively into the day
maybe just five more minutes…

… i have a close personal relationship with my bed

Achieving Harmony

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Mitzi Ciesielski – Flower Power
Hand-painted acrylic on canvas

we band together
our world – a colorful blend
rainbows instill peace

**NOTE – Pls do click on the link above or this line to view more of Mitzi’s gorgeous artwork!

Erred

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Redux

You as my Lover 
acting like you care

You liked to Hover
we made a great pair

But you were a Shover
found out too late

So I ran away for Cover
to escape this fate

Tarun Savvy – Unsplash.com

Originally published 4/15/2019 on I Write Her. Tried to duplicate here, but the formatting is different from when I initially posted it.

Primal

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Sean Pierce – Unsplash.com
Inspired by What do you see #317

all is a mystery
awaiting discovery
the push for self-actualization

an essential drive
extending oneself to the highest
fundamental to our existence

without it
we cease to exist
at the very least – to thrive

Never Alone

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Philippe BONTEMPS – Unsplash.com

unencumbered now
i cherish this time with you
safety, peace and calm

SenHai Saturday #28

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Silas Baisch – Unsplash.com

Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing!

This image is an underwater photo, resplendent with many small, silver fish. They resemble minnows. The bottom is white sand, and the varying hues of blue from lighter to darker.

Please create one senryu and one haiku to accompany this image prompt. Remember that a traditional haiku describes nature or a season, while a senryu focuses on human nature and emotions.

Then, provide a link in the comments below or ping back to this post on your blog.

Here is a wrap-up of last week’s prompt. I appreciate each of you for sharing your thoughts!

Carol Anne – Sen-hai Saturday #27

Eugenia – #SenHai Saturday – 11/22/25

Misky – 22.11: Journal of Thoughts

Nolcha – BLUE DISGUISE

A J – SenHai Saturday

Cheryl – Senhai Saturday

Carolyn – SenHai Saturday #27

Sara – monochrome

Lisa – Lofty

Violet – Sleeping Lady

Sadje – Even fog can’t hide the beauty

Prudency

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The Walters Art Museum – Unsplash.com

behold clouded view
nature’s intent camouflaged
next steps are mindful

Freedom From The Past

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‘Skeleton Family’ (oil on canvas, 101 x 70 cm, c. 1800), by Jose Lopez Enguidanos (1760-1812). At the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando (Madrid, Spain).
Inspired by Reena’s Xploration Challenge #409

“Dead family walking!”

The family was chaotic from day one.

They being an absentee, alcoholic father, and a probably-suffering-from-a-mental-illness mother not understanding love.

A child being cheated out of something before her existence had ever really begun.

So many unusual life lessons played out where mediocrity would flourish.

Determined small steps tested the authorities; she tried where she could.

Her willingness to rise above engaged with her persistently in the aftermath of their lives.

She took control of all in her realm, determined to do what was best.

The past is now safely in the rear-view mirror.

Today promised ever-increasing clarity going forward.

**Forgive me, Reena. This wasn’t written today, but your prompt reminded me of this piece I wrote back in 2018. With today being Thanksgiving and your challenge speaking to thankfulness in a unique situation, this poem seemed to fit the request. It reminds me to be grateful precisely for that which tried to hold me down or keep me from success.