
The stones are dripping with seaweed, marvellous and green between sand and silt, where the water has been. Clambering down these rocks I wonder where their stories began. Like all the other stories floating around us and within us. From wolf to hound. From ancestors whose language I cannot speak, even though it sounds familiar.
waves echo
through the open window
a seagull’s song
ยฉ Xenia Tran

Below is a video by Julie Fowlis and friends, performing the Gaelic folk song Bothan Airigh am Braigh Raithneach:
You can see more images from Cove Bay in our posts Cove Bay, Rock Around a Cove and Nature’s Layers.
We wish you all a very happy Monday and a wonderful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/320 s – ISO 160, f/4 – 1/640 s – ISO 100 and f/2.8 – 1/1600 s – ISO 100.
Kate’s Friday Foto Fun: Layers
Your Daily Word Prompt: Origin
A newer version of this poem features inย Between Heather and Grass. If you havenโt read the book yet, feel free to take a peek inside:
Ah, Xenia, what a way to transform my morning: pure beauty in your photos, the landscape, your powerful haibun and this amazing, haunting song. Thank you so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Victoria, here’s wishing you a beautiful rest of the day ๐ค๐๐ถ xxx
LikeLike
Beautiful photos, Xenia, the second one is stunning! And a lovely folk song and verse ๐ Fabulous post. Hope your week is off to a good start. Much love from our house to yours ๐ค๐xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Cathy ๐๐ Hope your week is off to a great start too and much love to you and Finn from all of us here ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you ๐ค๐๐xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #6: Xenia Tranโs latest #haibun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for the reblog Frank! ๐๐ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your Beauties are magnificent.
Great rock and ocean photo, looks like an entrance to a secret world.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear E.C. ๐๐ It’s a very atmopheric cove to visit, especially at low tide ๐๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hearing that hauntingly beautiful song with your stunning photographs makes my breath catch…last year I attended my first Riverdance concert and the opening notes brought tears to my eyes, the language and music brings us home no matter where we are, thank you, Xenia, for a wonderful start to Canada Day and a brand new week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Kim ๐๐ The opening notes to Riverdance are beautifully evocative and it’s wonderful how music can bring us home. A very happy Canada Day to you and your family from all of us here ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing place and photographs, and sure, your Haibun lines hit too with the music/song… very special world you serve/share us, and I love to be here always. Thank you, Love, nia
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Nia, always so lovely to see your world too ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
lovely, all the way round.
thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Kathie ๐๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
๐๐๐๐โค
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful words and pic, you have talent!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww thank you so much for your kind words dear Kate and for hosting this lovely challenge ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful location. The view through the natural arch is magnificent. I hope you have a lovely week ahead, too.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Draco, these coves are only accessible at low tide and when the sun is behind us the views are beautiful. A wonderful week to you too from all of us here ๐๐พ๐พ
LikeLike
Happy week for you too Xenia and thank you for the stunning photo taken through the rock archway. I loved them all but that one was amazing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Anne and a belated Happy Canada Day to you and Biasini from all of us here ๐ค๐๐ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing arch view. Of course I am always partial to the pups.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Anita ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stunning photos, Xenia, and a beautiful verse and song to go with it. โค
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Tracy ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Xenia.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely beautiful from beginning to end! What a wonderful way to start a new month! Thank you for sharing, Dear Xenia. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Betty and a blessed and happy July to you from all of us here ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Incredible!!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Laurie! ๐ค๐๐ xxx
LikeLike
Thank you! Wishing you all a wonderful July and Sweet Blessings as well. โจ๐๐๐คโจ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Betty ๐๐๐ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a fabulous place! These photos are breathtaking… xxx ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kind words dear Amy, it’s a fabulous place to visit ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
๐๐พ๐๐พxxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stories Light
Dark
Grey
And Colored
Always Now More
Stories Live Best
As Every Cat And
Dog Feels Senses Now More…
A Mississippi Kite Eyes Dragonfly NoW..:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Fred, that’s beautiful ๐๐๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Dear Xenia…
Toasty Hot for
The 4th At Night..:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
As always, Pawtacular ๐พ๐๐พ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Olivia ๐ค๐พ๐๐พ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person