A Tanka & a Senryu

Ugh, this heat!
Everything smells like dust,
even in the shade.
So look up to the green leaves,
the sanctuary of trees.


#tanka

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The loveliest walks
can result in blisters.
Take them anyway.

#senryu (I think!)

Two Versions

In the shade of trees,
a cat naps, sprawled on grass.
I'm stuck inside.

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I'm stuck inside.
But, in the shade of trees,
a cat naps.

At Studio Biongiorno II

Small fountain waters,
lone lavender plant in shade--
Summer's breezes blow.

Summer sun glares down...

Summer sun glares down--
a crow hops in the shade 
of an old oak tree.

To You, in Particular

Shades of eyes shuttered--
you can look inside, but it's
all closed off to you.