The snows are melting into rivers and behind the mountains Spring waits to bring her blessings. Gulls are waiting in the sun for the tide to turn. They trust the sea. We trust the moon. She understands where peace is needed and leaves a perfect blue behind the clouds.
the water tells us
divine timing in life
always flows
© Xenia Tran
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, setting: iA.
We are delighted that this haibun has been included in ‘All My Years – Tribute to Jane Reichhold’ by Chevrefeuille, published in December 2017 and available from Carpe Diem Haiku Kai.
In response to dVerse Poets Haibun Monday #29: Waiting
Carpe Diem Honors Jane Reichhold (1937-2017) – A Rainbow Bridge
Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Graceful
my nose to the beach
divines the passing of life
knows spring is coming
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Wonderful! Thank you Charles :o)
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I couldn’t help my ‘nose’ ‘knows’ reference.
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:o)
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They look happy and curious.
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Thank you Sheilagh :o)
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Wonderful captures, Xenia 🙂 I especially love the second, those mountains are fabulous. Lovely words too ❤ Much love xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Cathy, much love to you and Finn xxx
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💖 xxx
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This is just gorgeous. Divine timing isn’t always the same as ours, but I believe it is as it should be. I’m falling in love with your dogs! Great photos, always.
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Thank you Victoria, I believe that too. Much love to you, Zoe and Sparky from all of us here xxx
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What are your dog’s names?
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Eivor and Pearl 🐾🐾
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Love the first photo..double dog reflection 🙂
Lovely words too :)xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Samantha and much love to you all :o) xxx
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Almost looks like summer
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Thank you Bella, it almost does!☺💖 xxx
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I cannot believe the winter is over yet… I cannot believe it.
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It is very mild here, the ski slopes have been closed for most of the season so far. They keep telling us it will get colder …
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Lovely words and pictures. Cherries blossom in Glasgow gardens and daffodils poke their heads up in January…strange climactic goings on…I think there’s a sting in the tail of this Winter yet so enjoy mild whilst ye have it 😉
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Thank you for your kind words Paul :o) We have a few early flowers in the garden and the roses never went to sleep this winter. We’ll enjoy the mild for now, hope it stays good for you too! :o)
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Chilly here tonight but the fire’s ablaze so all is well.
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Slainte! :o)
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I liked the idea of the flow of divine timing in the haiku.
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Thank you kindly Frank :o)
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Great shots – again! I love the hope in the turning of the seasons.
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Thank you for your kind words Sarah 💖 There are so many blessings in all the seasons ☺
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Can’t wait for spring to come ~ Love that divining timing in life ~ Thanks for joining us ~
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Thank you for your kind words Grace 💖 It feels as if Spring is just around the corner ☺
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You have a great way with words. And, of course, love the pictures too.
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Thank you kindly and much love to you and Tippy 💖 xxx
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I really like this: “They trust the sea. We trust the moon. She understands where peace is needed”
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Thank you for your kind words Iris 💖
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I’m enjoying the winter weather but not the darkness. Spring is coming! Such a nice feeling!
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Thank you Adriana, the days are getting longer now!🌞
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Lovely words and images, you have captured that sense of waiting the change of season…
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Thank you for your kind words Michael ☺
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The waning/waxing trustworthy moon…so nicely done!
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Thank you Rajani 💖 xxx
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Beautifully written with lovely photo.
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Thank you for your kind words Sara 💖 xxx
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Winter is still around here in the sunny South. But I love the haiku – water always knows, even when we are not wise enough to see it. I am already in love with your dogs.
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Thank you for your kind words Toni. We were hiking further north the other day and locals told us it was warmer now than it had been all Summer. Our Winter has never been this short and the snows may still return. Sending you much love 💖 xxx
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xoxoxox and to the pups!
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Thank you Toni xxx
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Love your use of the words “divine timing.” So true! ❤
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Thank you Olga 💖 xxx
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splendid photos and words
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Thank you Janice 💖 xxx
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Your work, my appreciation.
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Divine timing, melting snow and gorgeous photos combine into a superb haibun, Xenia. And spring still waits. She’s keeping us on our toes. We had a long powercut from five yesterday afternoon until the early hours of this morning. They only happen when the weather is cold, never in the summer! Enjoy your whippet walks! xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Kim and sorry to hear about your power cut. It sounds as if it is colder where you are – we have around 10-12C here and some early flowers. Hope you will keep the power and that it warms up in Norfolk soon 💖 xxx
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🙂 xxx
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Absolutely stunning! So happy to have your post on dVerse today! 🙂 Truly beautiful.
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Thank you for your kind words Lillian, always a pleasure to post on dVerse :o) xxx
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Some really is wrong with weather -2 here in Lincoln brrr. Wow think its all been said, wonderful Haibun and you know I love Eivor and Pearl. Take care – Mick
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Thank you for your kind words Mick and keep warm :o) Much love from all of us here xxx
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Divine, indeed, and the haibun! Movingly so. And a kiss on the nose to your divine pups and one for you! xoxox
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Thank you Jane, kisses for you and all your pups from all of us here xxx
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Beautiful haiku and stunning imagers Xenia
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Thank you Denis :o)
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Love the phrase ‘divine timing of life’…
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Thank you for your kind words Nimi :o)
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sMiLes.. my FriEnd.. Xenia Tran.. i guess
i am more of a fast
cat who thinks
deeply but
missed the
fact that the smiling
nice young woman who
is actually the only one from
the entire dVerse trail that i fully
comment on from that trail who took the time
and effort to at least come by then/now with
a smile of like.. so.. i suppose.. i too.. kNow..
FeeL and SeNSe as ReaL the
Water surELy
flowS
and
DanceS a SonG
of God FreeLY and suRELy
A SiGn that wins an SoS of
an entire globe’s soUL for
a day in the liFE of God
WiThiN NoW..
anYway..
somEhow
i missed the friendly
Greyhounds pointing
back here in the last
few times you
visited
my blog
as it seems
that only a finished
blog was linked.. beFore.. as you
see.. my friEnd.. i’ve visited thousands of
poets over the course of the last three and
a half years and i remember the places i FeeL the
greaTEst liGhts and your home here is one of those
places for a connoisseur oF liGht as now my friEnd.. flowS on…Peace..:)
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Thank you my friend, sending you smiles, light and peace ☺💖
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Welcome.. my
FriEnd.. sAMe..
iN retUrn..:)
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