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A Choka Poem for #TankaTuesday

10/25/2022

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Hello blog friends, I've got a new poem to share. Writer/poet Anita Dawes selected the theme for this week, and it is: what you wish for. 
The poet master, Colleen Chesebro, often encourages budding poets to stretch and learn different poetic forms. With her urging in mind, I decided to write a choka poem. I had never heard of this form before today, so you are my test readers. 😊

Choka is a Japanese story-telling form of nine lines with this syllabic format: 5-7-7-5-7-5-7-7-7. There are a few variations of this form, but the one I've listed is the one I'm using.

My choka is a prayer and a story. I hope you like it.  
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I hope you have a wonderful week!  ❤️
28 Comments
Paula link
10/25/2022 15:10:21

Beautiful 💖

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Gwen M. Plano
10/25/2022 15:42:29

Thank you, Paula, so kind of you to say. 😊

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Jacquie Biggar link
10/25/2022 16:49:16

A little peace would be nice for a change. Beautiful, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:15:43

Thank you, Jacquie. If only... I'm hoping the holidays lift everyone's spirit. 😊

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Jill Weatherholt link
10/26/2022 02:57:43

Beautiful, Gwen. I pray for the same. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:19:38

Thank you, Jill. Together, prayer is powerful. ❤️

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Annette Rochelle Aben link
10/26/2022 05:39:08

You have given wings to the hopes of many!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:16:47

Thank you, Annette, very kind of you to say. 😊

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
10/26/2022 05:41:12

I love your prayer for peace, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:17:18

Thank you, Liz. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
10/26/2022 06:12:55

Lovely poem and sentiment, Gwen. (And for your first choka? Amazing.) Hugs.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:18:10

Thanks so much, Staci. I'm elated you like it. ❤️

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Priscilla Bettis link
10/26/2022 06:20:01

It's a beautiful prayer-poem, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 06:40:03

I'm so pleased you liked it, Priscilla. Thank you. 😊

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Marcia Meara link
10/26/2022 07:01:19

You've put into words what many of us are thinking daily, and you've done it beautifully, my friend. LOVE this one! :D <3

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 07:59:10

Thank you so much, dear Marcia. ❤️

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D. Wallace Peach link
10/26/2022 08:21:01

A lovely poem, Gwen. Do we ever need to touch base with our hearts and choose peace. I like the choka because it has so many lines to play with (easier for a prose writer. Lol). I'm so glad you gave it a try.

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john howell link
10/26/2022 10:02:37

A lovely poem and prayer, Gwen. I would think it should be answered since it was so nicely asked.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 14:01:19

Thank you, John. I suspect so -- in God's perfect timing. 😊

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D.L. Finn
10/26/2022 10:34:45

So beautifully said, Gwen! I second these thoughts

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Gwen M. Plano
10/26/2022 14:02:18

Thanks so much, Denise. We certainly need peace throughout our beautiful planet. ❤️

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Selma Martin link
10/28/2022 05:23:03

An all inclusive prayer. How lovely. I adore it. Thanks, Gwen, dearest. "Please show us the way. Amen"

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Gwen M. Plano
10/29/2022 07:55:12

Thank you so much, Selma. ❤️

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Colleen Chesebro link
10/29/2022 13:17:32

This was a stunning wish, Gwen. If only it could come true. What a better world we would have. 💜

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Gwen M. Plano
10/31/2022 05:40:57

If only... Thank you, Colleen, much appreciated. ❤️

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Kerfe
10/31/2022 08:48:50

A prayer we all hope is answered.

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Jules link
11/1/2022 14:24:41

I would like to believe the majority know of this blessing prayer... my wish would be that more politicians abided by it.

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Elizabeth link
11/1/2022 17:18:39

Beautiful poem, Gwen!

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