Tanka: Song of the Sea

two whippets in winter jackets running across the beach
a common limpet part buried in the tidal sands

between
past and future
a lone limpet
its bright shell sings
a song of the sea

© Xenia Tran

two whippets in winter jackets running on the beach

Wishing you all a happy Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week,

with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx

Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.

Tanka Thursday: Bright

Author: whippetwisdom

The stories, poems and photographs on this blog are the original creative work of Xenia Tran. Inspired by life in the Scottish Highlands and in awe of nature she gives voice to the wisdom of her adopted and fostered whippets.

26 thoughts on “Tanka: Song of the Sea”

  6. This tanka is so simple and profound. Masterfully done. I’m so glad you share your world with us, Xenia. I know every time I visit your blog, I’m guaranteed peace and soul-sustenance and the beauty of nature and wonderful verse. Thanks so much! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words dear Mike, there was something very humbling about the lone limpet in the sand and staying in that moment. It is a pleasure to share the magic of nature we encounter with you and we wish you a blessed weekend ahead 🐾💛🐾

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  10. “Valentine’s Day
    Birds of a Feather
    Song of the Sea
    The Way Home
    Leading the Way
    Seeds of Love”

    SMiLes Dear Xenia
    Invariably The Titles You
    Write i Respond to From Bottom
    Up Make A Poem Unto THeir Lines
    True Just
    Like
    MaGiC
    Poetry
    Titles in ReVerse
    ToGeTHeR Holding Hands Poem…
    Which Only Means Your SouL IS A
    Poem Song Both Ways More Now..:)

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