A Silver Lining

11/30/2024

Hello, blog friends. . .

I hope you had a wonderful week with abundant laughter and good food. Hubby and I were in Southern California for a family get-together. Because of our travels, I've been absent from social media - and late for my weekly poem.

Yvette Calleiro hosted the #TankaTuesday challenge this past week. She asked that we focus on silver linings and the contrast between struggles and blessings. This was an easy assignment because of our drive on Interstate 10. Two major truck accidents caused a delay of a couple of hours. Imagine my delight when we finally reached the ocean.

I took the photo below after escaping the car and walking the coastline. There's something so calming and restorative about the water, don't you agree? My silver lining after a very looong drive was sand under my feet. ❤️

the sunset dissolves
beyond crashing ocean waves
mesmerizing crowds
plovers gather at twilight
to enjoy their evening feast

Have a wonderful week, dear blog friends!

19 Comments

Daniel Antion link

12/1/2024 04:25:21

That's beautiful, Gwen. I love seeing seabirds on the shore, and walking near them.

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 05:55:50

Thank you, Dan. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

Priscilla Bettis link

12/1/2024 04:28:54

I'm so sorry to hear about the truck accidents. I hope everyone involved survived and recovers quickly. I love the plover-and-beach picture. Beautiful poem!

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 06:00:56

Thank you, Priscilla. Like you, we were concerned for the drivers. Holidays make for busy freeway travel, but our destination was heavenly. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

12/1/2024 05:54:31

Beautiful poem, Gwen! The beach is my happy place, and I try to visit it every weekend if the weather allows for it. I'm happy you made it there safely.

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

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 06:02:25

Thank you, Yvette. I thought of you as I wrote this poem. Living by the water has to be a daily blessing for you. 🌞

Timothy W. Dittmer Christine J. Dittmer link

12/1/2024 06:07:07

That picture of the birds on the beach is beautiful, Gwen, and your poetry surely adds to the beauty. It's nice you got to take that picture, in spite of the delay.

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 15:27:16

Thanks so much, Tim. There's nothing quite like walking along the beach. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 😊

John Howell link

12/1/2024 07:25:59

A lovely poem and shot of the beach. LA beaches are the best.

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 15:28:20

Thank you, John. I love the fresh breezes off the water. 😊

Annette Aben

12/1/2024 08:01:32

Delighted you reached the ocean AND chose to share that delight!

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 15:29:09

Ahh, thank you, Annette. 🌞

Claudia Wikman link

12/1/2024 12:14:01

Yes I agree. The ocean and the beach can be very soothing. I love mountains and forests but I love oceans and waves too. I don't love traffic jams and accidents. It is a beautiful poem.

Gwen M. Plano

12/1/2024 15:30:30

Thanks so much, Claudia. I love the mountains and forests as well. Nature frees my soul -- and probably everyone's soul. Very comforting. 🌞

Colleen link

12/2/2024 10:48:42

Gwen, just looking at that photo and reading your poem gave me a sense of calm. This is so lovely. I'm glad you had a good visit.

Gwen M. Plano

12/2/2024 13:26:20

Thank you, Colleen. It was a wonderful visit - much to be grateful for. 🌞

Jan Sikes

12/2/2024 12:52:18

That was the perfect end to a harrowing drive, Gwen. Love the photo and poem!

Gwen M. Plano

12/2/2024 13:27:18

Thank you, Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed them both. 😊

Mark Bierman link

12/17/2024 11:30:51

Wonderful poem and photo, Gwen.

A Silver Lining

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