A Grand Canyon poem

2/3/2022

Hello blog friends! I've another poem for you. This week author Colleen Chesebro invites syllabic poems using color. My entry is a simple Tanka (syllables of 5-7-5-7-7) focused on the colors at the Grand Canyon. My cell phone camera cannot fully capture the awesomeness of this wonder, but I doubt any camera could. Some miracles present visions that only the heart can see.

Won't you join in the fun and share your poem as well? I'd love to read it. Just follow the link above, and you'll be guided to Colleen's site.

Blessings until next week! 💗

48 Comments

Mae Clair link

2/3/2022 10:50:16

Gwen, I've never seen the Grand Canyon, but it's on my bucket list. I imagine it is utterly breathtaking. Thank you for sharing that gorgeous photo and your beautiful Tanka. They're a perfect match!

Gwen Plano

2/3/2022 12:24:54

It is breathtaking, Mae. I hope you're able to make the trip some day. Thank you for your kind comments. 💗

Staci Troilo link

2/3/2022 10:53:30

Beautiful, Gwen! Nicely done.

Gwen Plano

2/3/2022 12:25:17

Thank you so much, Staci. 💗

Sandra Cox link

2/3/2022 12:51:24

Your words make the picture come alive. Great job, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/3/2022 16:24:18

Thanks so much, Sandra. 😊

Word Craft Poetry (Colleen) link

2/3/2022 14:31:32

Gwen, the Grand Canyon is spectacular! Your photo and poem are stunning. The colors really look like the sunset. <3

Gwen Plano

2/3/2022 16:25:18

Thank you so much, Colleen. One of these days, I'm going to purchase a real camera. So many beautiful sites in this area! 💗

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/3/2022 16:05:04

I love your poem, Gwen! I can't wait to be there to see it in person in June. :-)

Gwen Plano

2/3/2022 16:26:02

You will love it, Yvette. Thank you for your kind words. 💗

Elizabeth link

2/3/2022 17:22:26

Wonderful poem, Gwen! Time, divide, memories... lots of feelings brought up by these words.

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:00:46

Thank you so much, Elizabeth. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

2/3/2022 21:33:11

Beautiful poem, Gwen. I love your last line above it, too- so true!

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:01:37

Thank you, Jacquie. So kind of you to say. 💗

ben Alexander link

2/4/2022 00:50:05

Fantastically beautiful, Gwen!

<3
David

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:02:04

Thank you, David. Much appreciated. 😊

Harmony Kent link

2/4/2022 05:20:25

Beautiful, Gwen. I love the “frozen memories edge near” lines. Well done, my friend 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:02:33

Thank you, Harmony. Big hugs...🤗

Priscilla Bettis link

2/4/2022 05:44:59

Gwen, this is a lovely poem! I have seen the Grand Canyon, and you're right about no camera being able to capture its beauty and magnificence.

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:03:26

Thank you, Priscilla. The Grand Canyon is truly magnificent. 💗

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

2/4/2022 05:48:15

Your photo and poem capture the wonder of the Grand Canyon very well. I've never seen it, but after my daughter went, I've been wanting to go as well.

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:04:32

I hope you can visit, Liz. You'll love it and may find inspiration for one of your books. 💗

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

2/4/2022 12:09:54

My husband are hoping to make the Grand Canyon a stop on a cross-country drive to visit our daughter in California. (That's the dream, anyway!)

CS Boyack

2/4/2022 06:40:18

First time my parents took us to the Grand Canyon it was full of fog and we couldn’t see a thing. I’ve gotten to go a couple of times since then, and it was worth it.

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:05:46

That's a long journey for you, Craig. But, as you said, it is worth it. Thank you for stopping by. 😊

john howell link

2/4/2022 07:09:25

Beautiful photo cell phone or not. Lovely poem as well. Thanks for sharing, Gwen

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 08:06:48

Thank you so much, John. Much appreciated. 😊

Diana Peach link

2/4/2022 08:16:49

Excellent poem, Gwen, and what a source of inspiration! I'm heading there in May and imagine it will inspire some poetry. :-) Wonderful use of the prompt. :-)

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 11:05:27

I'm sure it will, Diana. It is a breathtaking experience. Thank you for your kind words. 😊

Natalie Ducey link

2/4/2022 08:44:23

Lovely, Gwen! The majesty is breathtakingly beautiful. You captured it so eloquently. Thanks for sharing another gem with us. xo

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 11:05:56

Thank you, Natalie, so kind of you to say. 🤗

Jan Sikes

2/4/2022 08:49:24

What a beautiful poem, Gwen! The Grand Canyon is truly a magical place!

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 11:06:26

Thank you, Jan. Magical indeed. 😊

Joan Hall link

2/4/2022 08:51:11

Grand Canyon is a beautiful place. We visited there several years ago. While I do have photos, you are right. They don't do it justice.

Beautiful Tanka, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/4/2022 11:06:57

Thank you so much, Joan. 😊

Karen Ingalls

2/5/2022 05:18:45

Beautiful poem. You captured the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon in a few words.

Gwen Plano

2/5/2022 10:05:56

Thank you so much, dear Karen. 💗

Kerfe

2/5/2022 06:03:15

What a view! Your words echo the wonder.

Gwen Plano

2/5/2022 10:06:23

Thank you, Kerfe. Very kind of you to say. 😊

JulesPaige link

2/5/2022 17:26:34

I've flown over that canyon a time or two...
And we actutally stayed there when out boys were younger.
The beauty is amazing.
You could see rain storms in the distance than never reach the canyon.

Gwen Plano

2/6/2022 16:19:07

Thank you, Jules. You are so right, the beauty is amazing. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

2/6/2022 06:05:01

Beautiful poem, Gwen! Your last line is perfection. xo

Gwen Plano

2/6/2022 16:19:44

Thank you so much, dear Jill. 😊

Ms Annika Perry link

2/6/2022 09:07:17

Gwen, wow! What a breathtaking photo and poem capturing the wonder and majesty of the Grand Canyon! The juxtapostion of the snow and dry rock formation is incredibly striking. This is a place I've always wanted to visit and hope it doesn't prove too elusive!

Gwen Plano

2/6/2022 16:21:35

Thank you so much, Annika. I hope you get to visit someday soon. 🤗

Mar link

2/7/2022 09:33:37

A beautiful image with a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing this, Gwen. I personally love your line - "Some miracles present visions that only the heart can see." Goodness, how true that is! Perfectly said.

Gwen Plano

2/8/2022 17:37:16

Thank you so much, Mar. Big hugs. 🤗

mark bierman link

2/12/2022 12:27:11

A lovely poem that captures the beauty and majesty of this landmark. Well done, Gwen.

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