Note: I took that photo a while back now – the pond has deteriorated somewhat since then – Jazzy jumped in to the pond and it now has a leak – doesn’t matter in a normal garden but our soil is pure sand and the water just drains away!
Well, Gabrielle, it could be worse than dog claws in pool. It could boil away like water is doing here as we drudge into another week of 100 plus temperatures and drought. 😦 I would like to dive under those lily pads right now.
Yes I’ve heard about the droughts across the USA – we are used to that in Australia though with climate change things will get worse (some country towns are going to be wiped off the map). Yet, still no-one seems to want take any action – unbelievable (do we have to have no more polar caps before people wake up – then it will be too late). Our pond is nearly empty now (that’s an old photo) – very sad looking – no more lily pads and flowers but lots of moss and stuff – yuck! Thanks for stopping by Eva 🙂
Thanks bluebee – sometimes it is nice to keep the feet dry and observe the lovely things around you while breathing deeply – can always plop into the dark blue water when you feel like you might doze off!
Gabe Feathers McGee 
Note: I took that photo a while back now – the pond has deteriorated somewhat since then – Jazzy jumped in to the pond and it now has a leak – doesn’t matter in a normal garden but our soil is pure sand and the water just drains away!
Or should I say I jumped in the pond and my claws made a leak! Woof! (sorry Mum)
Water tragedy
dog life seen in water views
dryer views dimmer
🙂
Bwhahahahaha – love it! thanks colonialist – woof!
Well, Gabrielle, it could be worse than dog claws in pool. It could boil away like water is doing here as we drudge into another week of 100 plus temperatures and drought. 😦 I would like to dive under those lily pads right now.
Yes I’ve heard about the droughts across the USA – we are used to that in Australia though with climate change things will get worse (some country towns are going to be wiped off the map). Yet, still no-one seems to want take any action – unbelievable (do we have to have no more polar caps before people wake up – then it will be too late). Our pond is nearly empty now (that’s an old photo) – very sad looking – no more lily pads and flowers but lots of moss and stuff – yuck! Thanks for stopping by Eva 🙂
Any self-respecting dog would have to investigate such a pond to assure the safety of their human family. 🙂
This is very true Charles – hahaha – Jazz always has the family as her prime concern (well – after food, playing with ball) 😉
Wonderful words and image for a hot day (it’s hot here!)
Thanks Aletha – you can jump in your painted Koi ponds to keep cool 😉
The scent of the blossom fills my screen Gabe!
hahaha – smellovision – thanks Graham 🙂
It is almost as if the lily and the haiku are perfectly matched: each with a very definite form. Beautiful post today, Gabrielle.
Thank you very much Kate 🙂 I love water lilies, especially those giant ones that you feel you could lie on and still float.
Lovely haiku, Gabe – I could do with some lily-pad respite right now 🙂
Thanks bluebee – sometimes it is nice to keep the feet dry and observe the lovely things around you while breathing deeply – can always plop into the dark blue water when you feel like you might doze off!
Lovely imagery Gabrielle
Thanks Helen 🙂 Hope you are having a good weekend (at last some sunshine)
Gorgeous. I love the idea of a lily pad respite. Love the pink water lily too!
It is such a delicate pink isn’t it! Thanks Selma – everyone should have a lily pad respite (and dry feet) 🙂
Beautiful haiku and image to go with.
Thanks Renee 🙂