Tanka: Sea Lace

an elderly brindle whippet in a red jacket on the beach by the rocks
an elderly brindle whippet in a red jacket climbing lichen-covered rocks

sea lace
the first step
so small
nobody knew
the size of the ocean

© Xenia Tran

Ribbons, Spring/Summer 2022: Volume 18, Number 2

lichen-covered rocks on the beach with the sea behind them

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

with love from Misty and Xenia xxx

Jez Braithwaite’s Water Water Everywhere #131

CFFC: Landscapes or Seascapes

Thursday’s Specials: Pick a Word in June 2022 (Bouldery, Perched, Surging)

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.

40 thoughts on “Tanka: Sea Lace”

    1. Thank you so much for your kind words dear Penny, she has a lovely personality and has settled into our world so easily. Wishing you a blessed evening and please give sweet Tia a gentle pat from us too 🐾💛🐾 xxx

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    1. Aww thank you so much for your kind words dear Martha, Misty says she loves you too 💜 Wishing you a blessed weekend ahead and please give sweet Bear and Teddy a gentle pat from us all 💕🐕 xxx

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  9. It looks as though the sea has welcomed Misty with open arms. I love the first image and how you used a shallow depth-of-field to allow Misty to really stand out. She’s a gorgeous whippet. Your tanka touched me deeply. Your talent with words and images astounds me every time you post. There’s so much beauty in this world, and you help us see and experience it. (I’m a big fan!) 🙂 Enjoy your weekend, Xenia and Misty. Much love from Colorado. 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and good wishes dear Mike. Misty loves exploring the beaches and her face lights up when she sees the sea. Wishing you a wonderful weekend too and much love back from Misty and me 🐾💜🐾

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  10. I love the images suggested by ‘Sea Lace’ – reminds me of the childhood thrill of those first steps into rippling waves at the edge of the sea. 🙂
    Lovely to see Misty making new discoveries in her new home; did she live near the sea before? ❤ ❤ xxx

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words dear Annabelle and lovely to hear this brings back happy memories from your childhood 💜 Misty loves exploring the beaches and she has been to the beach before, close to where she lived. Wishing you a blessed weekend and please give sweet Lyra a gentle pat from us all 💕🐕 xxx

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