A Cluster of Flowers

4/29/2025

Hello, blog friends!

It's #TankaTuesday and Robbie Cheadle is hosting. She invites contributors to write a senryu series and quotes Colleen Chesebro, "Senryu poetry deals with the human condition."

Robbie added some spice to the assignment by asking us to consider two opposing human experiences in our series and alternate between them. Sooo, my theme is the ups and downs of forgiveness.

Fingers crossed, hope you like it. 😊

If you are like me, you're enjoying an early Spring. It's been quite a winter, hasn't it?

In our area, the Pronghorn have returned, lifting everyone's spirits. These beautiful animals roam the pastures around us and mix with the cattle. They join the song birds to announce the season.

It's a special relief to put away the winter coats. The exercise always evokes dreams of the days to come -- when I'll plant my garden.

Enjoy the day, my friends. 🌞

25 Comments

Timothy W. Dittmer link

4/30/2025 06:51:42

Beautiful pictures and wonderful poetry, Gwen. Spring is here in Michigan, with a heavy frost this morning.

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 07:44:34

Thank you, Tim. I'm so glad you liked it. When we first moved to Arizona, I planted a full garden in late April and lost it all because of a frost. Now I follow the locals and wait till Mother's Day. 🌞

Priscilla Bettis link

4/30/2025 06:56:38

You did a great job with Robbie's challenge, Gwen. Pronghorn are such beautiful animals!

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 07:48:55

Thank you, Priscilla. I love the Pronghorn. They are such innocent, beautiful animals, and this time of the year, we watch the fawns. 🌞

Jacqui Murray link

4/30/2025 09:07:09

Great start to my day, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 11:39:15

Wonderful to hear! Thank you, Jacqui. 🌞

Liz Gauffreau link

4/30/2025 09:16:35

Your poem captures the ups and downs of forgiveness beautifully!

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 11:40:01

I'm so glad you think so, Liz. Thanks! 🌞

john howell link

4/30/2025 09:48:28

Well done on the poem, Gwen. Good to see spring has come to your area.

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 11:41:03

Thank you, John. The change in seasons brings in the Light doesn't it? 🌞

Balroop Singh link

4/30/2025 12:24:04

Lovely thoughts, Gwen and so true! Forgiveness is like that, it has to flow both ways.

Gwen M. Plano

4/30/2025 13:30:03

Thank you, Balroop. You've expressed it so well. 🌞

Thomas Wikman link

4/30/2025 15:04:24

Pronghorns are indeed beautiful animals. It is a profound poem. A misspoken word and an unfortunate email, who hasn't done that. Things you can't take back.

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2025 05:01:16

Thank you, Thomas. I'm so glad you liked the poem. And, I'm not surprised we share a love for the pronghorns. They warm the hearts of many. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

4/30/2025 16:57:42

Great poem, Gwen! I'm happy you are finally experiencing spring.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2025 05:01:56

Thank you, Yvette. Yep...spring is here. YAY! 🌞

Jan Sikes

4/30/2025 18:02:04

I love how you showed the opposites here, Gwen. A great response to the prompt!

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2025 05:02:26

Thanks so much, Jan. 🌞

Suzanne link

5/2/2025 05:09:42

It's too easy to let something go sometimes, apologies can be hard but so is forgiveness, but both we need to try and give - I really enjoyed your series...💞Suzanne

Gwen M. Plano

5/3/2025 04:02:12

Thank you, Suzanne. You've captured my intent beautifully. 🌞

Selma

5/3/2025 17:38:23

Forgiveness is an amazing practice. Helps both sides to heal. Thanks for the reminder. Beautiful photo xo Selma

Gwen M. Plano

5/5/2025 15:40:02

Thank you, Selma. 🌞

Colleen link

5/4/2025 13:46:34

Gwen, I love the photo of the pronghorn antelope. Your senryu show the opposing human experiences perfectly. It's so sad when these feelings get misunderstood. 💖

Gwen M. Plano

5/5/2025 15:41:34

Thank you, Colleen. About the feelings -- it always saddens me, especially when the hurts are carried for years or a lifetime. 🌞

willow link

5/7/2025 03:28:39

Gwen this is a truth a careless word a sharp email can cause so much grief 💙💙

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