a dazzle of zebras

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a dazzle of zebras 
bend to the water 
mirror upon mirror

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 2/10/2025 3:05:00 PM
Oh a short cute one I somehow missed
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Date: 8/31/2024 10:35:00 AM
That would, indeed, be a "dazzling" sight to see.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/31/2024 11:13:00 AM
Thanks Jim . Always in their Pajamas LOL. SuZ
Date: 8/27/2024 12:22:00 PM
I can see these zebras in my mind. I enjoy this tale.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/29/2024 5:51:00 AM
I am happy you enjoyed iy, Hilda. They are a beautiful animal.
Date: 8/21/2024 1:02:00 AM
I'm dazzled by mirror imagery, Suz! Well done! Best regards // paul (soupmail)
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/21/2024 3:33:00 AM
Good to see you i have to say your take on this theme was brilliant, Paul . Have a beautiful day. SuZ
Date: 8/19/2024 12:56:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "zebras" write. Yes, we are looking into a mirror. A fun picture... Have a blessed/wonderful day.............
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/20/2024 3:14:00 AM
Thanks Paula: thanks for another delightful comment. Nature sure is full of beauty and wonder, SuZ
Date: 8/16/2024 11:57:00 AM
Hi SuZ! So wonderful to see you posting again. Your senryu is "dazzling" especially the very creative last line. Best wishes for the contest! Dazzling blessings to you.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/17/2024 10:00:00 AM
Hi Sam: So glad you liked this one. I rushed it a bit. SuZ
Date: 8/15/2024 7:08:00 PM
Amazing what you can do with a mirror image and a few well-placed words, Suzanne!! Excelsior! ~ Gershon
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/16/2024 3:43:00 AM
Hi Gershon: I appreciate your kind words. Much needed this morning. Cheers, SuZ
Date: 8/15/2024 2:32:00 PM
A lot of zebra reflections for sure. Reads like a good contender to me if for a contest. Way to go. Sara K
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 8/15/2024 4:45:00 PM
Thanks Sara, I hope I got the verb right. I couldn't think if it had to be singular or plural.I appreciate your visit. SuZ
Date: 8/15/2024 1:42:00 PM
Beautiful senryu and photo of these awesome beasts
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Date: 8/15/2024 4:52:00 PM
Hi Tom:These terms of venery are fascinating and apparently not official but come from where they appeared in literature or culture. They can also be referred to as a zeal of zebras. Glad to see you.
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