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A New Day . . .

4/25/2023

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Hello blog friends,

I've another poem for you. This week Colleen Chesebro invites participants to write a tanka poem (5-7-5-7-7 syllables). My poem focuses on time - that which we carry with us and that which is celebrated. I hope you like it.
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Have a wonderful week, dear friends, hopefully with plenty of reasons to celebrate! 
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ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link
4/25/2023 17:48:43

I like how you use the eagle as a symbol in your tanka.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/25/2023 19:54:58

Thank you, Jade. It's a beautiful symbol, isn't it? ❤️

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ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link
4/27/2023 19:38:24

yes it is, especially with dawn's sun on their wings <3

Eugi link
4/25/2023 18:55:20

A soaring eagle perseveres as we should as we greet the day. Lovely and uplifting tanka, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/25/2023 19:55:43

Thanks so much, Eugi. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the poem. ❤️

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Harmony Kent link
4/26/2023 04:26:12

So beautiful and a wonderful expression of time and the human experience. Love it, Gwen. Hugs 🤗💕🙂

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:41:11

Thanks, Harmony. Sending hugs, 🤗.

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Joan Hall link
4/26/2023 04:38:47

Very nice, Gwen. I love eagles. They are so majestic.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:43:17

When we lived in Branson, we lived on a hill and eagles nested just below our home. We watched them soar -- and raise their eaglets. ❤️

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Vera Day link
4/26/2023 04:59:33

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Time moves ever onward.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:43:49

So true, Vera, with or without our awareness.

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Elizabeth link
4/26/2023 05:53:03

We should celebrate each one sunrise we witness, always a new beginning.Beautiful poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:44:30

I remind myself of that every day. Thank you, Elizabeth. 😊

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Mae Clair link
4/26/2023 06:24:11

I definitely believe each new day should be celebrated. This is lovely, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:45:16

Thank you, Mae. It's a gift and sometimes we forget that. ❤️

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Annette Rochelle Aben link
4/26/2023 07:06:28

Beautiful! Celebrating each new day.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:45:53

Thank you, Annette. With each breath... 😊

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Dan Antion link
4/26/2023 07:21:04

I think spring makes us consider each new day more than any other season. This is beautiful, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:46:54

Thank you, Dan. You're right about Spring. It awakens the senses. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
4/26/2023 08:15:22

Lovely poem and photo, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/26/2023 08:47:10

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

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D.L. Finn
4/26/2023 10:03:30

Beautiful way to bring in the morning, Gwen xo

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:04:48

Thank you, Denise. 🌞

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Jan Sikes
4/26/2023 10:11:24

I like the referral to yesterday's memorials...so often we try to hang on to them and miss part of the today. Well said, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:05:12

So true, Jan. Thank you. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
4/26/2023 10:29:55

What a beautiful poem, Gwen! I loved it!

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

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:05:38

Thank you, Yvette. ❤️

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John howell link
4/26/2023 10:38:58

Lovely, Gwen

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:05:57

Thank you, John. 🌞

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Balroop Singh link
4/26/2023 11:53:46

Lovely thoughts Gwen... each day needs celebration, I agree with you so much!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:06:25

Thank you, Balroop. 🤗

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Liz Gauffreau link
4/26/2023 13:59:54

Yes, I do like your tanka! It's the best way to approach life.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:13:34

Thank you, Liz. I agree, and often remind myself to let go of whatever... 😊

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Kerfe
4/26/2023 18:06:46

Birds and the rising sun always lift the spirits.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:14:30

Couldn't agree more, Kerfe. Thank you. When I'm outside among wildlife, my spirit soars. 😊

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
4/27/2023 05:30:01

This is so beautiful Gwen. Thank you for sharing. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 06:14:46

Thank you, dear Jill. 🤗

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Angela
4/27/2023 08:18:03

Just beautiful 💞

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 19:56:13

Thanks so much, Angela. ❤️

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Luanne link
4/27/2023 12:25:11

Gwen, like everyone else, I love the stellar image of the eagle soaring in the morning. Beautiful!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 19:56:57

Thank you, Luanne. Eagles are so beautiful - and inspiring. 🤗

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willowdot21 link
4/27/2023 17:11:32

I really love this 💜

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Gwen M. Plano
4/27/2023 19:57:21

Thank you, Willow. 😊

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Marcia Meara link
4/28/2023 06:25:00

As always, beautiful!! You really excel at these, Gwen, and I'm always moved by your words! 🤗❤️🤗

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Gwen M. Plano
4/28/2023 07:41:52

You're too kind, but thank you Marcia. I'm so happy you enjoy this poem and others. ❤️

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Merril D Smith link
4/29/2023 05:00:02

Good things to celebrate, Gwen.
I love early morning--and I always look for eagles.

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Colleen link
4/29/2023 10:04:34

Gwen, I love the symbolism of the eagle in your tanka. It sure adds another layer of meaning.

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Diana Peach link
4/29/2023 13:21:18

A lovely poem about acknowledging the past and starting each new day with joy, Gwen. Beautiful as always. <3

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willowdot21 link
4/30/2023 02:46:42

This is really a restful Haiku 💜

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