another sailor drops his anchor in the sheltered bay
mountains link around his sanctuary with calm he only feels
the wind blowing through his soul, the waves rolling through his heart
© Xenia Tran
With love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, settings: iA, 1/400 s and Landscape, 1/200 s.
For more information about the Sijo form you can visit an earlier post here.
Carpe Diem #1234 – Waves (Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azarbaijan by Zaha Hadid)
Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Elemental
dVerse Poets Open Link Night #201
A newer version of this poem features in Between Heather and Grass under the title Plockton Bay. If you haven’t read the book yet, feel free to take a peek inside:
Whippet Wisdom - a Highland Journey 
Just when I think your photos couldn’t get more beautiful…
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Thank you so much for your kind words Laurie :o) xxx
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Beautiful calm scene. The wind has certainly been blowing through us here lately! xx
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Thank you Annabelle, I saw it on the news! We have been quite lucky here so far this Summer. I hope it all blows over again and much love to you, Millie and Pearl :o) xxx
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FisHeRWoMeN oF HeARTS
SoULs oF OCEaN WHoLE
SMiLes mY friEnd Xenia
you reMiNd me
how much
i miss
thE GulF NoW
aWay From Ocean
i am but Gulf BaY
RiVeR StreAM
WaVes WaTer
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Enough for me
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ALive is aLL i Need..:)
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sMiles my FRiEnD, Waves of Light are always with you to sail on OCEaN WHoLE ☺💜⛵ xxx
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6 Exclamation
Points
Of
Love
To
You
StArTinG
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:)!
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☺💜🙋 xxx
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:)!!!!!!!:)
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Perfect shot! just so beautiful!
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Thank you Amy ☺💖 xxx
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❤ xxx 🙂
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Almost missed Pearl in the first photo! She almost blends in with the rocks 😉 Beautiful images ❤ Much love to you all xxx
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Thank you Cathy, Pearl’s colouring helps her blend in while she is on the prowl!😉 Enjoy the rest of your day and much love to you and Finn ☺💖 xxx
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Thank you 💕 Xxx
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Beautiful photos and words. Love reading your posts.
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Thank you for your kind words and much love to you and Tippy ☺💖 xxx
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I love the idea of waves rolling through one’s heart 🙂 Beautifully penned! 💖
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Thank you for your kind words Sanaa :o) xxx
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I liked the description of shelter and sanctuary while wind and waves go through the soul and heart.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Frank :o)
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Stunning photo, Xenia, and wonderful words!
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Thank you so much Kim, we were blessed with a beautiful Summer’s day here :o) xxx
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I like that sanctuary of calm and love ~ Your words and photos are lovely ~
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Thank you so much for your kind words Grace xxx
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I love that calm, the way the waves go through your heart. Lovely photos as well. Pearl in stealth mode, 🙂
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Thank you Toni 💜 Pearl was in fine form that day 😉🐾🐾 xxx
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Beautiful sijo and photos :))
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Thank you Janice ☺💜 xxx
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Such a beautiful moment captured–you make me smile today
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Thank you so much, that is lovely to hear ☺💜
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Beautiful calming words and photo. Thank you.
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Thank you Beverly ☺💜 xxx
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Fantastic photo supplemented by a wave and wind that I now crave. Lucky sailor!
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Haha, thank you Kweli! 😃⛵💦
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Beautiful, Xenia, and the poetry, as always is superb.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Shielagh ☺💜 xxx
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Wow, It’s so calm and peaceful. The sky is clear and blue. The water is as blue as the sky. It’s just beautiful through your camera! Wonderful shots!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Miriam, we were blessed with a beautiful clear day! ☺💜🌞
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You’re welcome, Xeian! I appreciate that you share with us!
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☺💜🌞 xxx
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🙂 🙂
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Gorgeous. Perfect for the challenge.
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Thank you so much for your kind words E.C. and we wish you all a very happy weekend :o) xxx
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What a joy to read a Sijo here Xenia … This Sijo fits the theme waves excellent.
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Thank you Kristjaan, I enjoy the Sijo form and it came naturally here 💜
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The wind blowing through his soul, the waves rolling through his heart…. wonderful! The words and imagery really pull the reader into the sailer’s heart and soul.
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Thank you so much for your kind words MW 💜
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Yes! This must be the feeling of one who lives on the sea and sails it for the sheer pleasure of being harmonious with it. Lovely!
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Thank you Lillian ☺💖 xxx
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Beautiful pics.I love the one with the dog more.
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Thank you Indira ☺🐾🐾
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🙂
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