A poem for Grandpa

1/16/2024

Hello blog friends,

It's mighty cold in my area. Some of the snow has melted but plenty remains. The often gray skies and blustery winds leave me wrapped in sweaters and jackets. And somehow in the mix of this challenging weather, nostalgia visits.

Poet Colleen Chesebro invites participants to create a syllabic poem with at least one kigo phrase related to the season. My phrase is withering winds, and my poem is a simple tanka (5-7-5-7-7).

Today nostalgia prompts me to think of Grandpa. I hope you enjoy the simple verse. And I'd love to hear is this season takes you back in time as well.

47 Comments

Lisa link

1/16/2024 15:56:55

That is so sweet! Wonderful poem for a wonderful memory.

Gwen M. Plano

1/16/2024 19:10:54

Thank you so much, Lisa. I'm pleased you liked it. ❤️

Luanne link

1/16/2024 16:36:19

Oh, I love this. And it evokes memories of my own Grandpa!

Gwen M. Plano

1/16/2024 19:11:55

Oh, my goodness. I'm so happy it brought memories of your Grandpa. Warms my heart! ❤️

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1/16/2024 18:43:12

Gwen, the image and the poem are so heartwarming. I definitely remember spending a lot of time at grandma and grandpa's house in all seasons. They lived at the bottom of 2 hills. We used the front hill for sledding and saucering. Good times.

Gwen M. Plano

1/16/2024 19:12:48

How sweet, Ms. Jade. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm elated you enjoyed the poem. ❤️

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1/17/2024 22:31:14

You're welcome <3

Rall link

1/16/2024 22:26:14

Lovely memory of your lovely Grandpa !

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:18:27

Thanks so much, Rall. 😊

Pat Garcia link

1/17/2024 03:11:18

Hi,
Strange, I had a beautiful memory of my grandfather yesterday too.
My siblings and I were at his farm and we went to bring the cow out from the pasture to the barn, and I was riding the cow's back and laughing.
Such memories are precious and we never forget them.

Shalom shalom

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:20:39

I love your memory, Pat. ❤️ Thank you for sharing it. I've not been on a cow's back, but I've helped feed many of them. They're kind animals and I can imagine the fun of riding one. Shalom shalom

Selma Martin

1/17/2024 04:16:53

I love to read others' memories of childhood. How lovely this one is.
Well, we had no snow nor such chill as I live through here now, but my mind does wander back to childhood. At year's end mainly when the chill was a welcome respite from the heat and no mosquitos around. Thanks for the tanka. Lovely.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:22:32

Thank you so much, Selma. It seems my mind wanders back to childhood often, perhaps because there's a big family reunion coming up. 😊

annette rochelle aben

1/17/2024 05:44:22

Such a lovely tribute. How wonderful that you had such a lovely experience from which to draw upon!

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:23:17

Thank you, Annette. He deserves a tribute. ❤️

John Howell link

1/17/2024 06:09:14

As a grandfather this poem brought back wonderful memories.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:25:41

I'm so glad the poem brought you back to cherished memories, John. And I can imagine many of them being in the snow. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

1/17/2024 06:30:17

Beautiful, heartwarming poetry, Gwen. It takes me back to times spent with my grandpa and grandfather (one didn't like being called grandpa.)❤

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:27:24

Thank you for the kind words, Tim. Grandpas have a special role in our lives, right? I'm grateful for many cherished memories. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

1/17/2024 06:46:04

Sweet poem! I never met my grandfathers, but I have good memories of my grandmother who played marbles with me when I was a wee kid! She had sweetpea and bleeding heart flowers in her garden.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 07:38:12

So precious, Priscilla. I remember the sweet peas in my grandma's garden as well. Thank you for sharing that memory. 😊

Jan Sikes

1/17/2024 09:19:32

I love the image AND the poem, Gwen. So beautiful!

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 09:21:49

Thanks so much, Jan. 😊

Balroop Singh link

1/17/2024 09:48:20

At least we have the memories! So precious! Thanks for sharing Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 12:15:14

So true, Balroop. Thank you. ❤️

Dan Antion link

1/17/2024 10:11:01

How we want to be remembered.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 12:16:03

Always loved. . . beautifully said, Dan. Thank you. 😊

Mae Clair link

1/17/2024 10:28:57

That's just lovely, Gwen. It warms the heart on these cold winter days!

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 12:16:39

Thank you so much, Mae. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

1/17/2024 11:54:25

Beautiful, Gwen. Winter was so much fun as a kid. It takes me back to my childhood too. A lovely poem and memory of your grandfather. <3

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 12:18:08

Thank you, Diana. It was great fun as a kid. We didn't feel the chill as much, did we? 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

1/17/2024 12:12:56

Such a lovely memory poem, Gwen! We're in a deep freeze here but not enough snow to spark childhood memories.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 12:19:37

Thank you, Liz. It's still chilly in our area. I wear 4 layers even indoors. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

1/17/2024 12:40:42

Grandparents are the best! This is so sweet, Gwen. It reminds me of the Sunday drives Grandpa used to take me and my brother on- wonderful memories <3

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 18:07:14

Such a sweet image, Jacquie. Thank you for sharing it. You are right - grandparents are the best! ❤️

Thomas Wikman link

1/17/2024 14:03:28

That's a very nice poem that brings back memories from both my grandpas, the walks, the fishing trips, ... This is a very nice looking website by the way.

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2024 18:08:11

Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your memories, and thank you for the kind words. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

1/18/2024 20:20:32

What a beautiful poem, Gwen! You made me smile of memories of my own grandfather. :-)

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Gwen M. Plano

1/19/2024 05:02:30

Oh, how wonderful! Thank you for sharing that, Yvi. 🤗

Colleen link

1/19/2024 12:40:08

Gwen, I like the message of your tanka. The last line is so poignant! It's almost like when the wind blows, you know Grandpa is still around. Very touching and lovely tanka. 🩵

Gwen M. Plano

1/19/2024 19:03:52

Thank you very much, Colleen. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤️

Robbie Cheadle

1/21/2024 05:30:59

A most beautiful and poignant poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/21/2024 06:32:37

Thank you, Robbie. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. ❤️

ben Alexander link

1/22/2024 14:35:39

Gwen,

The mention of laughter, squeals, and the imagery of withering winds adds such a touching depth to your recollection.

Much love,
David

Miriam Hurdle link

1/24/2024 15:35:32

What a sweet memory of you as a little kid with Grandpa, Gwen! Kids love snow, especially going on a hike with Grandpa.

Melissa Lemay link

1/26/2024 22:55:15

Some of the best memories.❤️

Jacqui link

1/30/2024 08:57:18

That is perfect, Gwen. You remind me of my wonderful Grandpa memories

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