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A Grandma's Delight

4/13/2021

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Hello friends! Author Colleen Chesebro posted another poetry challenge, asking for submissions using synonyms of the two words, SEARCH and LOST. If you go to her site, you'll find loads of information and encouragement:  Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge #221 Synonyms Only. 

I've chosen to write a Tanka poem of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables and selected a photo of my precious granddaughter. I hope you enjoy. 

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Erlyn link
4/13/2021 10:08:59

Oww....what a lucky grandma. This is a very sweet poem.

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 11:40:12

Thank you so much! The photo is of my sweet Margot. 💗

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Laura
4/13/2021 11:34:14

Such a lovely picture, both literally 😊

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 11:40:49

Thank you, Laura. How sweet of you to say. 💗

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Jacquie Biggar link
4/13/2021 12:18:51

She's a beauty, Gwen- those eyes!

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 12:20:43

Thank you, Jacquie. She's precious for sure. 💗

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Colleen Chesebro link
4/13/2021 13:58:02

Oh Gwen... what a little sweet pea! You are blessed with the joy of a granddaughter. Your tanka is so sweet. <3

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 15:22:25

Aww, thank you. She is a sweet pea. 💗

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Miriam Hurdle link
4/13/2021 14:27:31

I can feel your joy, Gwen. Your granddaughter is cute and precious! Your poem is perfect to describe the lovely moment she ran to your arms.

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 15:23:30

Thank you, dear Miriam. Grandchildren are little angels. 😊

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John Howell link
4/13/2021 15:20:50

Beautiful eyes on that child. Could hardly read the poem while she was watching me. Good poem too, Gwen

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Gwen M Plano
4/13/2021 15:24:45

Thanks so much, John. She is lovely -- a queen for sure. 😊

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Harmony Kent link
4/14/2021 03:15:31

A beautiful picture and poem, Gwen! :)

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:47:28

Thank you, Harmony. 😊

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Karen Ingalls
4/14/2021 04:08:00

How very sweet and touching. There is a special joy in being a grandmother.

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 14:36:57

I so agree, Karen. A special joy for sure! Thank you. Hugs...🤗

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Staci Troilo link
4/14/2021 04:59:22

Aww. So precious. Lovely poem, Gwen. You should print this, frame it, and send it to her.

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:49:01

Wonderful idea, Staci. Thank you! I think I'll do that. 😊

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CS Boyack
4/14/2021 05:02:13

Such a cutie.

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:49:29

So true...Thank you, Craig.

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Marcia Meara link
4/14/2021 06:46:30

As always, Gwen, you amaze me with these little poems. So beautiful! Thanks for the smile today. 😊❤

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:50:02

Thank you so much, Marcia. Big hugs... 💗

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Pat Garcia link
4/14/2021 07:14:17

Hi,
Her eyes express so much. Curious yet cautious, she's exploring her world with laughter and joy.
I like your poem about her very much.
Shalom aleichem

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:50:54

Thank you, Pat. I'm so glad you like the poem -- and her sweet eyes. 😊

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Mae Clair link
4/14/2021 07:44:12

Awww, that's so sweet, Gwen. Nicely done!

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:51:21

Thank you so much, Mae. 😊

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Jan Sikes
4/14/2021 08:32:23

What a beautiful grandchild, Gwen! And your poem says it all! Well done!

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 08:56:10

Thank you so much, Jan. Grandchildren are all little angels, aren't they. Your photos of your little ones are always precious. 💗

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D.L. Finn
4/14/2021 09:01:58

What a sweet tanka, Gwen. Your granddaughter is beautiful and her eyes hold so much hope.

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Gwen M Plano
4/14/2021 12:34:49

Thank you so much, Denise. The little ones teach us a lot about hope, don't they. 💗

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Jill Weatherholt link
4/14/2021 16:02:14

Oh my! So sweet, Gwen! Your granddaughter is gorgeous...just like her grandmother. xo

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Gwen M Plano
4/15/2021 13:17:13

Aww...thank you so much, Jill. I think she's beautiful. 💗

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
4/14/2021 23:04:44

This poem is delightful, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
4/15/2021 13:17:34

Thank you, Robbie. 💗

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Sally Cronin link
4/15/2021 01:49:53

Absolutely lovely Gwen.. what a sweetie...hugsx♥

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Gwen M Plano
4/15/2021 13:18:04

Thank you, dear Sally. 💗

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mark bierman link
4/17/2021 07:29:18

Adorable! Excellent poem, Gwen!

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Gwen M Plano
4/18/2021 11:07:52

Thank you, Mark. 💗

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Heather link
4/18/2021 21:36:42

This is so sweet!

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Pat
4/19/2021 22:57:19

So sweet! Lucky you🙂

Pat

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