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A rose among the flora...

2/7/2023

44 Comments

 
Hello blog friends,

​It's poetry time...

This week poet Colleen Chesebro offers a beautiful photo prompt created by photographer Terri Webster Schrandt.  My response is a simple tanka (syllables of 5-7-5-7-7). The rose and Valentine's Day are my inspiration. 

Won't you join in the fun? I'd love to read your poem. ❤️
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Have a wonderful week!
44 Comments
Elizabeth link
2/7/2023 17:19:59

Hi Gwen, you use the right work for red roses: Voluptuous. They are my favourite in my garden. Your poem captures their beauty.

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Gwen M. Plano
2/7/2023 19:56:10

Thank you, Elizabeth. Your garden must be beautiful. ❤️

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Mae Clair link
2/8/2023 03:30:17

A beautiful poem for a beautiful flower. I have always loved red roses. Well done, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 04:19:57

Thank you, Mae. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
2/8/2023 05:05:10

Lovely, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:10:36

Thank you, Staci. 😊

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Harmony Kent link
2/8/2023 05:59:56

This is beautiful and so evocative, Gwen. I love it. Hugs 💕🙂

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:10:56

Thanks so much, Harmony. ❤️

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Yvette M Calleiro link
2/8/2023 06:46:51

I'm not sure if you deliberately set out to have a double meaning, but it's there, and it's sexy! Great poem, Gwen!

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

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:12:00

Now I'm blushing, Yvette. Maybe. Thank you for your kind words. ❤️

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Priscilla Bettis link
2/8/2023 06:52:49

This poem is sexy, Gwen, and you did it in so few words!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:13:49

Thank you, Priscilla. A rose is naturally evocative--and sensual. 😊

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Dan Antion link
2/8/2023 07:09:09

Beautiful image and imagery, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:14:12

Thank you, Dan. I'm pleased you liked it.

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
2/8/2023 07:16:29

Lovely poem today, Gwen. Thank you for sharing. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:14:35

Thank you, Jill. 🤗

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Liz Gauffreau link
2/8/2023 07:43:08

Ooh, shivery. I must avert my eyes . . .

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:15:39

Oh my, now I'm blushing. Thank you, Liz. 😊

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John Howell link
2/8/2023 09:15:04

Well done, Gwen

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 09:16:51

Thank you, John. I'm pleased you liked it.

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Colleen Chesebro link
2/8/2023 14:10:00

Well done, Gwen. Your double meaning is wonderful! I love it!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/8/2023 15:56:21

Thank you very much, Colleen. ❤️

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Luanne link
2/8/2023 20:44:36

What a lucious poem! Lovely!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/9/2023 04:32:01

Thank you, Luanne. Roses are very evocative. 😊

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Merril D Smith link
2/9/2023 04:49:51

Beautiful and passionate.
I also wondered if you intended a double meaning--quite evocative either way!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/9/2023 06:05:54

Thank you, Merril. And yes, I tried for a double meaning. 😊

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Karen Ingalls
2/9/2023 11:06:26

Wonderfully romantic and sentimental. Happy Valentine's Day to you.

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Gwen M. Plano
2/10/2023 03:31:32

Thank you, Karen. Roses tend to evoke those sentiments for me. ❤️

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Jan Sikes
2/9/2023 11:20:16

The rose is such an exquisite symbol of love and your poem captures that, Gwen. Great job!

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Gwen M. Plano
2/10/2023 03:32:10

Thank you, Jan. I'm so glad you liked it. 😊

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D.L. Finn
2/9/2023 20:40:49

This is so beautiful, Gwen :)

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Gwen M. Plano
2/10/2023 03:32:28

Thank you, Denise. 🤗

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Teagan Riordain Geneviene link
2/12/2023 10:48:36

Beautifully done, Gwen. Hugs.

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Gwen M. Plano
2/12/2023 13:49:38

Thank you, Teagan. I'm pleased you liked it. 😊

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Jacquie Biggar link
2/12/2023 11:46:45

You could write a bodice-ripper, Gwen, lol. Beautiful and evocative, just like the flower <3

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Gwen M. Plano
2/12/2023 13:50:21

LOL. Thank you, Jacquie. Much appreciated. 😊

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Kerfe
2/12/2023 15:52:22

I see fair ladies in velvet gowns.

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da-AL link
2/12/2023 21:41:25

So glad I happened onto your site -- I love anything to do with books & would be thrilled if you’d write a guest blog post for my site! My blog is for anyone who loves writing, books, and all the arts. If you think it might be fun or helpful to have my followers (who total about 10k across my various social media) meet you, here’s the link for general guidelines: https://wp.me/p6OZAy-1eQ

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ben Alexander link
2/14/2023 02:17:54

Amazingly beautiful write, Gwen - thanks for sharing this with us.


Sincerely,
<EM>David

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willowdot21 link
2/14/2023 03:01:43

This is beautiful so evocative Gwen 💜🌹

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D. Wallace Peach link
2/14/2023 07:32:28

A beautiful passionate poem, Gwen. Happy Valentine's Day.

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Marjorie Mallon link
2/14/2023 13:47:31

Beautifully voluptuous! 😍

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mark bierman link
2/16/2023 05:55:59

I love the beautiful imagery! So fitting for this iconic flower!

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Robbie Cheadle
2/20/2023 07:37:34

Hi Gwen, this is a beautiful take on the prompt.

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