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A Child's Delight

9/14/2021

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Hello blog friends! I hope all is going well for you, and also hope you're enjoying the last traces of summer. It's still pretty warm in northern Arizona, but mornings and evenings are delightful.

As you might suspect, it's #Tanka Tuesday, and author Colleen Chesebro invites all of us to participate in another poetry prompt. This week we're to use synonyms for the words Family and Peace. 

My submission is a Butterfly Cinquain of 2-4-6-8-2-8-6-4-2 syllables. I've entitled it A Child's Delight. It was fun to write and hopefully, fun for you to read. 😊
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Perhaps you'd like to submit a poem? If so, just click on Colleen's name and you'll travel to her website where you'll find lots of helpful information. Hope to see you among Colleen's tribe! 

​Have a wonderful week! 
26 Comments
Harmony Kent link
9/15/2021 04:15:39

Lovely, Gwen! 🙂

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 09:51:37

Thanks so much, Harmony. 💗

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Staci Troilo link
9/15/2021 06:47:20

Nothing is as delightful as a child's innocent joy. Lovely poem, Gwen.

Glad you're settling into your new home.

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 09:49:49

Thanks so much, Staci. Soon you'll be holding your first granddaughter and experiencing pure joy. How wonderful! 💗

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Mae Clair link
9/15/2021 07:43:28

Smiles all around. A lovely poem, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 09:50:08

Thank you, Mae. 💗

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Natalie Ducey link
9/15/2021 08:36:01

Beautiful, Gwen! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 09:50:29

Thank you, Natalie. 💗

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John Howekk link
9/15/2021 10:13:02

Terrific use of the prompt, Gwen. Delightful poem.

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 16:13:11

Thanks so much, John. 🙂

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Jan Sikes
9/15/2021 10:59:38

Beautiful, Gwen. And those children's smiling faces are truly contagious joy! Thank you for sharing!

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 16:13:57

It's always a joy when children are the inspiration, right? Thank you so much for stopping by, Jan. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
9/15/2021 13:26:35

What a delightful butterfly cinquain, Gwen. I love the positivity in your verse. It's just beautiful. <3

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 16:15:26

Thanks so much, Colleen. 💗

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D.L. Finn
9/15/2021 16:42:40

The joy of a child is definitely contagious, I agree. Love this, Gwen :)

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Gwen Plano
9/15/2021 20:05:13

Magical and blessed. 💗 Thank you so much, Denise.

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Jill Weatherholt link
9/18/2021 05:54:17

Beautiful, Gwen! I loved this! xo

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Gwen Plano
9/20/2021 14:03:46

Thanks so much, Jill. 🤗

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Robbie Cheadle
9/19/2021 06:31:08

This really is lovely, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
9/20/2021 14:04:30

Thank you, Robbie. It was a fun one to write. 😊

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sally cronin link
9/20/2021 01:34:48

Wonderful Gwen...great interpretation of the prompt words..♥

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Gwen Plano
9/20/2021 14:05:22

Thank you, Sally. Colleen has opened doors in my heart through her poetry prompts. 💗

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Miriam Hurdle link
9/20/2021 12:30:40

A warm and lovely poem, Gwen! I could relate that a child's delight is contagious. I couldn't stop smiling whenever I'm around my granddaughters.

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Gwen Plano
9/20/2021 14:06:14

You are so blessed, Miriam, to be near your grandchildren. I miss mine so much. 💗

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega link
9/21/2021 13:49:42

Beautiful butterfly cinquain, Gwen! 🦋💕

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Gwen Plano
9/22/2021 16:17:01

Thank you so much, dear Vashti. I hope you are feeling better now. 💗

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