A Desert Walk -- #TankaTuesday response

5/31/2022

Hello blog friends! It's Tanka Tuesday and author Colleen Chesebro has a special challenge for us. She asks that we share our day, and I'm delighted to do so.

Just before 6:00 AM, I went for a walk along a desert path. I'm always struck by the beauty of this area, especially in the morning light. The flowers and other vegetation fill my soul.

Though my walks are solitary, I'm never alone. Birds are everywhere present and always playful. Most endearing for me are the ravens. Because they see me every day, they recognize me and always want to chat. I've learned to say hello and only then will they be quiet.

My two tanka try to capture this morning experience - - -

A WALK IN THE DESERT

Have a wonderful week. I hope you're able to find time to enjoy the wilds of your area. 💗

46 Comments

Mae Clair link

5/31/2022 17:24:41

Your walks sound lovely and restorative, Gwen---every bit as much as your Tankas.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:03:09

They are for sure, Mae. Thank you very much. 😊

Tzvi Fievel link

5/31/2022 23:00:36

"desert solitude."
- where G-d resides.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:03:55

So true, Tzvi. Bless you. 😊

Staci Troilo link

6/1/2022 03:50:29

I’m envious, Gwen. Your nature walks sound wonderful. I can’t wait until I’m back in the country instead of in town. Lovely work. Thanks for sharing.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:05:30

You will love it, Staci, especially with the little one in tow. 😊

Staci Troilo link

6/2/2022 06:45:37

❤️

Harmony Kent link

6/1/2022 04:24:15

So beautiful, Gwen. I miss being able to access the wilds, and your poetry always takes me right there. Thank you for that. Two lovely Tankas. Hugs 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:07:09

In "the wilds", I am at peace and I wish that for you as well, my friend. 💗

Joan Hall link

6/1/2022 04:38:24

Like Harmony, I miss being able to take nature walks. There's something restorative about doing that. There is beauty in the desert, and your poem has taken me there today.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:08:30

Thank you so much, Joan. I've always loved the desert, but I think I see it afresh these days. 😊

Karen Ingalls

6/1/2022 04:40:11

I miss walking surrounded by nature. My neighborhood walks are not the same though I try to concentrate on the songs from the birds and gaze at trees and flowers around the houses.
Thank you for your poem which filled my heart with peace.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:09:17

Thank you, dear Karen. I'm so pleased you felt the peace. 💗

CS Boyack

6/1/2022 05:08:50

I always loved the desert at sunrise.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:10:11

It's extraordinary, isn't it? Thank you, Craig. 😊

Annette R Aben link

6/1/2022 05:09:47

I coud close my eyes and enjoy your experiences! Thank you.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:10:40

So kind of you to say, Annette. 🤗

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

6/1/2022 05:17:40

What a wonderful way to start the day! Thank you.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 06:14:04

Wonderful indeed...thank you, Liz. 😊

John Howell link

6/1/2022 06:28:51

It is almost like walking along with you, Gwen. Lovely poems and photos.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 09:51:22

That's fun to imagine, John. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poems/photos.

Priscilla Bettis link

6/1/2022 06:49:05

Lovely poetry, Gwen. I am in the city for the moment, but still, the birds are singing, neighbors have beautiful flowers and shrubs, and interesting insects cross my path. Plus I have wonderful canine company.:-)

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 09:53:04

I miss my canine companion, Priscilla, but I've gotten to know and love my 4-legged neighbors. Thank you for your kind comment. 😊

Jan Sikes

6/1/2022 07:22:55

The desert definitely has its own form of incredible beauty that is often overlooked, but you see it and have portrayed it perfectly in these two poems. Thank you for sharing, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 09:53:41

Thank you so much, Jan. I'm happy you liked them. 😊

Yvette Calleiro link

6/1/2022 08:16:39

Both poems are beautiful, Gwen, and your pictures are gorgeous! :-)

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 09:54:02

Thanks so much, Yvette. 💗

willowdot21 link

6/1/2022 09:33:36

Thank you for taking us with you Gwen 💜

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 09:54:33

It's lovely to imagine this to be the case. Thank you, Willow. 😊

D.L. Finn

6/1/2022 10:26:43

I found myself taking a deep breath and relaxing reading your beautiful words. I also have a pair of ravens who follow along my walks too. They used to mimic our dogs, when the pups were young and would bark at everything, that always made me smile.

Gwen Plano

6/1/2022 10:55:20

They are amazing birds, aren't they? When I say hello, they often respond in two syllables. Always makes me smile too. 🤗

Diana Peach link

6/1/2022 12:42:57

Having just spent two weeks in the desert, I can totally relate to how beautiful it is, Gwen. And I talk to my crows all the time. It made me laugh that you do too! Wonderful poetry today. Thanks for the smiles.

Gwen Plano

6/2/2022 15:11:08

You just made my day, Diana. I'm so happy you talk with them as well. I believe Diane does too. LOL. Smiles back to you! 😊

Gwen Plano

6/2/2022 15:36:58

Opps....I meant to say Denise talks with the crows as well. 😊

Sandra Cox link

6/1/2022 17:11:08

Reading these, I could just feel the tension leave my body.

Gwen Plano

6/2/2022 15:12:03

I'm so happy to know this, Sandra. It's certainly the case for me. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

6/2/2022 05:43:03

Your walks sound wonderful, Gwen. The perfect way to welcome a new day. I loved your poem...it's beautiful! xo

Gwen Plano

6/2/2022 15:12:28

Thank you, dear Jill. 🤗

Ruth Klein

6/3/2022 14:44:28

A walk in nature is awesome! Thanks for sharing your words!

Gwen Plano

6/4/2022 16:53:36

Thanks so much, Ruth.

Elizabeth link

6/4/2022 08:55:25

Nature always provide us with beauty, in all the parts of Earth. Lovely poems.

Gwen Plano

6/4/2022 16:54:26

Thank you, Elizabeth. I couldn't agree more. 😊

Colleen Chesebro: Word Craft Poetry link

6/4/2022 08:57:47

Gwen, your tanka and the accompanying photos are stunning. I well remember those morning walks in the desert. Thanks for sharing your day. <3

Gwen Plano

6/4/2022 16:55:28

Thank you very much, Colleen. My morning walks transform the rest of the day. 🌞

theindieshe link

6/5/2022 07:37:48

Loved the way you put the simple joys in such a breathtaking way

Gwen Plano

6/6/2022 18:01:05

Your kind comment elicits smiles and a big thank you, theindieshe. 😊

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