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A Miracle From The Sea

12/3/2024

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Hello, dear blog friends. 

It's #TankaTuesday, and David ('ben Alexander') Bogomolny is the host this week. He's invited participants to create a Sekar ageng poem - a Javanese poem of four stanzas, each with 4-6-7 syllables. You can find his explanation here. 

Having just returned from a California beach area, I used the ocean as inspiration to craft the
Sekar ageng poem below. It's a first for me, but I enjoyed the challenge. Don't we all love the ocean and the dreams it evokes? 

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I hope you have a wonderful week. There's so much to be grateful for, don't you agree? Let's forget politics for a while and let nature speak. ❤️
30 Comments
ben Alexander link
12/4/2024 00:56:33

Gwen, the way you blend romance and nostalgia with the ocean's vibe is just chef’s kiss! "A miracle from the sea"—what a gorgeous ending! 🌊💙

~David

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 04:28:06

Thank you so much, David. And, thank you for the guidance with this poetic form. 🩵

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Selma
12/4/2024 03:45:30

Yes. Great place of miracles. We all love the sea. Most lovely, Gwen. Xo selma

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 04:30:36

Thank you very much, Selma. The ocean is truly a healing gift. 🩵

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Daniel Antion link
12/4/2024 03:55:15

Very nicely done, Gwen. There is something special about being on the shore.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 04:33:02

Thank you, Dan. The shore always enlivens the senses. Very special. 🌞

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Priscilla Bettis link
12/4/2024 05:58:04

I love your poem, Gwen, so romantic!

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 11:13:52

Thanks so much, Priscilla. The seashore seems to beckon lovers. 🌞

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Timothy W. Dittmer Christine J. Dittmer link
12/4/2024 07:52:14

Beautiful heartwarming poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 11:14:29

Thank you, Tim, I'm pleased you liked it. 🌞

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John Howell link
12/4/2024 09:20:33

A terrific poem, Gwen. I was right there beside the sea, Well done.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 11:15:06

So kind of you to say, John. Thank you! 🌞

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Jan Sikes
12/4/2024 09:31:51

A beautiful blended poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 11:15:45

Thank you, Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🌞

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Jacqui Murray link
12/4/2024 10:32:15

What lovely thoughts for the middle of the week.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/4/2024 11:16:37

Ahh, thank you, Jacqui. 🌞

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Annette Aben
12/4/2024 15:05:01

smiling as I feel the love!

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Gwen M. Plano
12/5/2024 08:29:39

Ahhh, thank you, Annette. 😊

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Thomas Wikman link
12/4/2024 15:07:49

A beautiful poem with a beautiful picture. It is romantic at the same time as it evokes beautiful imagery of nature.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/5/2024 03:31:21

Thank you, Thomas. As you know so well, nature can calm our inner storms and stir all that is good. 🌞

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D.L. Finn
12/4/2024 21:54:54

I so love this, Gwen! Makes me want to go to the ocean :) xo

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Gwen M. Plano
12/5/2024 03:32:57

Thank you, dear Denise. The sea shore is a healing place for all of us, I think. 🌞

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Marsha link
12/6/2024 09:05:54

Very romantic. The lighting, the sound and feel of the ocean and wet sand on your feet, holding hands, talking about love and life. Your poem captures it all. I miss the ocean.

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Gwen M. Plano
12/6/2024 15:17:33

The shoreline is very soothing and restorative. I love every moment by its edge. Thank you, Marsha. 🩵

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Yvette M Calleiro link
12/7/2024 11:10:53

I love your poem, Gwen! You already know the beach is my happy place.

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

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Gwen M. Plano
12/9/2024 05:54:43

Thank you, Yvette. I thought of you as I walked the beach, because you've often mentioned the ocean's beauty. ❤️

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Colleen link
12/8/2024 11:59:21

Gwen, I love the way you presented the stanzas for this Sekar ageng poem. It's delightful and presents a walk through past. It's a sweet love poem. xxx

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Gwen M. Plano
12/9/2024 05:55:49

So pleased you enjoyed it, Colleen. Thank you very much. ❤️

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willowdot21 link
12/9/2024 14:18:18

Lovely poem Gwen it flows like the sea...you words bring wonderful holidays to my head as I look out at the wind and rain of Storm Darragh 😁😁💜💜💜

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Gwen M. Plano
12/9/2024 15:17:57

Thank you, Willow. I hope the storm passes by quickly. Hugs! 🌞

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