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Bon Voyage To Me & SenHai Saturday #15 Wrap-up!

Published on July 31, 2025August 3, 2025 by Susi Bocks19 Comments

It’s that time again. :) During August, I will not be posting to my blog at all, nor will I be reading the August posts of the blogs I follow. And I will take a break from social media. I’ve found this does so much for my mental health every year. What I will do is catch up on reading the books on my Kindle and finish any of the July posts from the blogs I follow.

I look forward to immersing myself in The Short of It Submissions. As I was last year, I’m very pleased with the response from both previous poets featured and new ones who have chosen to participate. It’s not even the end of July, and I’ve received close to fifty percent of what I’ll need to feature next year! WOW! I will be forever happy about starting The Short of It! You are all such a wonderful addition to my world! As was the case last year, I will likely have to close the submission cycle early again if the response has been this well-received already. Submit your work as soon as possible, before the deadline closes.

Additionally, this year, I will be turning off all commenting, even on older posts. When I return on September 1, I will turn them back on! Feel free to reach out via email (it’s on my contact page), if you need to get a hold of me.

See you after my much-needed rest! :)

Here is last week’s prompt. I hope you enjoy these wonderful contributions to SenHai Saturday as much as I did!

Carol Anne – Sen-hai Saturday (15)

Eugenia – #SenHai Saturday–7/26/25

Tina – the moon and the mind

AJ – SenHai Saturday

Carolyn – SenHai Saturday #15

Lisa – Helpless

Ben – 27.7.25 — Haiku/Senryu

Destiny – #promised…#

Cheryl – Senhai Saturday

Sadje – Softness of sea foam

Violet – a symphony of salt

That Easy Feeling

Published on July 30, 2025July 26, 2025 by Susi Bocks19 Comments

love is a calm feeling
speckled with acceptance and joy
bringing to us
a hope eternal

in the presence of peace
the air feels uncomplicated
and an internal burgeoning smile
lifts your entire being

Staved Off

Published on July 29, 2025July 19, 2025 by Susi Bocks14 Comments

Redux

tragedy, angst, fear
escapism needed now
dreams save a kid’s life

Posted originally on I Write Her, 3/28/2019.

Escaping Reality

Published on July 28, 2025 by Susi Bocks28 Comments

***Joseph Corl – Unsplash.com***
***Inspired by What do you see #299***

in awe, i tread lightly
among the tall and stable structures
majestic yet unusual
a testament to man’s creativity
as i imagine ancient worlds
these ruins transport me to another life

For more information about the structure, visit this page – The Artic Henge.

The Entitled

Published on July 27, 2025 by Susi Bocks12 Comments

It was to be a global affair, attended by people of prestige who sought to undertake and finesse the best negotiation for world survival. Their goal was to foster programs that benefit those who lack the basics and help them manage in their challenging environment. This meeting would contain the keys to aid those in need and reward those who sought only the best for others. There were people from all segments of government, from the forestry department to infrastructure planning.

Of course, the orgy featuring a wide variety of pleasures would take place first to satisfy their depraved desires.

**NOTE – I used a random word generator this time.

SenHai Saturday #15

Published on July 26, 2025August 3, 2025 by Susi Bocks29 Comments

Here is this week’s image to get your creative juices flowing!

This week’s image offers a glimpse of a small section of beach, with waves crashing onto the sand. The water touching the tan sand is a foamy white, and the water is primarily deep blue, with a lighter blue hue throughout.

Please create one senryu and one haiku to accompany this image prompt. Remember that a traditional haiku describes nature or a season, while a senryu focuses on human nature and emotions.

Then, provide a link in the comments below or ping back to this post on your blog.

**NOTE – The wrap-up for this will post on Thursday, July 31, as I’m taking the month of August off for some well-deserved rest and relaxation! And yes, there will be a beach involved. That’s the reason for this week’s image. ;)

Here is a wrap-up of last week’s prompt. I appreciate each of you for sharing your thoughts! See you in September!

Eugenia – SenHai Saturday #14

AJ – SenHai Saturday

Nolcha – A Single Drop

Cheryl – SenHai Saturday

Carolyn – SenHai Saturday #14

Veronica – SenHai Saturday #14

Lisa – Beauty Lingering

Sara – droplets

Ben – 21.7.25 — Haiku/Senryu

Carol Anne – Sen-hai Saturday (14)

Sadje – A glistening pearl

Violet – barefoot

Destiny – #dew-kissed#

Not All Who Wander Are Lost – An eternal moment

Sunbeam

Published on July 25, 2025July 19, 2025 by Susi Bocks7 Comments

let the light in, tribe
claim joy from the suffering
strive and obtain
liberation and freedom
love is what we should always live for

@iamhugohamlet
YOU are my tribe! #thankyou #awakening #love
♬ original sound – 👑 Hugo Hamlet 👑

Every time I’m on TikTok and Hugo’s videos appear, I develop a smile that widens my face, and a warmth spreads through my chesticle cavity. Follow and enjoy! What have you got to lose? Well, only the things weighing you down!

Auf!