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A Tanka Tuesday poem: Granddad Memories

6/7/2023

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Hello blog friends,

This week, poet Colleen Chesebro has a unique #TankaTuesday prompt. She invites all those who are interested to choose a color and compose a syllabic poem. Participants must include one color trait from her list in their poem. 

I've chosen the color orange and the associated traits are: success, uplifting, thoughtfulness, adaptability, joy, and intellect. My selected trait is uplifting. 
  

My poem is titled Granddad Memories. I hope you enjoy it. 
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Have a wonderful week! ❤️
32 Comments
Liz Gauffreau link
6/8/2023 06:30:15

I love your tribute to your clearly beloved granddad and the memories he gave you. That's what family is all about!

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 06:32:41

Thank you, Liz. It was a sweet exercise. 😊

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Marcia Meara link
6/8/2023 06:37:01

A wonderful tribute to your grandfather, Gwen, and very beautiful on its own merits, too. Loved it!

Have a great day, my friend! 🤗❤️🤗

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 07:26:47

Thanks so much, Marcia. I hope you have a wonderful day as well. 🤗

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Staci Troilo link
6/8/2023 06:40:39

Orange is my favorite color, autumn is my favorite season, and my grandfather was one of my favorite people ever. You hit all the buttons for me, Gwen, and you did it beautifully. Brava.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 07:27:31

We're sisters at heart for sure. ❤️ Thank you, Staci.

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Vera Day link
6/8/2023 06:49:53

This is sweet, Gwen. I never met my grandfathers, but I wish I had based on relatives' stories about them. They had passed before I was born.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 07:36:03

Thank you, Vera. Our grandfathers are often our unsung heroes, immortalized in family stories. 😊

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Jan Sikes
6/8/2023 07:41:33

A beautiful tribute, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 08:52:21

Thank you, Jan. It was a fun exercise. 😊

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Tim Dittmer link
6/8/2023 07:43:06

Touching, Gwen. It's nice to have such fond memories of your grandfather. :-) <3

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 08:53:03

Thank you, Tim. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The memories are blessings. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
6/8/2023 08:46:38

What a wonderful way to weave your love for your grandfather into this poem! Beautiful, Gwen!

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

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 08:53:46

Thanks so much, Yvi. I'm pleased you liked it. 🤗

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John Howell link
6/8/2023 11:00:24

Great memories, Gwen. So well said too.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 14:27:11

Thank you, John. Granddads are pretty special in a child's life - as you know so well. 😊

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D.L. Finn
6/8/2023 11:28:49

I love this ,Gwen and have the same fond and comforting memories.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 14:27:52

Thank you, Denise. Those sweet memories live on, don't they.... 😊

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Smitha link
6/8/2023 12:14:43

This is such a heartwarming tribute to your grandfather, Gwen, and so pleasant to read. Beautiful.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 14:28:27

Thank you, dear Smitha, so kind of you to say. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
6/8/2023 12:31:13

Gwen, Grandads are simply the best! I loved these wonderful memories you shared and how the color orange reminds you of those times together. 🧡

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 14:29:17

Thank you, Colleen. And I agree, they are the best! 🧡

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Daniel A Antion link
6/8/2023 17:05:08

Such precious memories

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 21:42:32

Yes, very precious. Thank you, Dan.

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
6/8/2023 19:25:54

So sweet, Gwen. I never knew my grandfathers, but if I did, I know I'd have similar memories, xo

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Gwen M. Plano
6/8/2023 21:43:26

Thank you, dear Jill. They had a special role in my life - especially my Mom's father. ❤️

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Karen Ingalls
6/9/2023 07:04:21

A beautiful tribute to a very special person: your grandfather.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/9/2023 08:59:55

Thank you, dear Karen. We think about those we loved as we age, as we travel forgotten paths.❤️

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Jade Li link
6/10/2023 14:41:24

beautiful sharing of sacred memories of your bond with your grandfather

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Selma Martin link
6/12/2023 00:26:47

Grandads are by far the best. How lovely a memory (orange) you have of yours. This is a delighht to read. Thanks for sharing.

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mark bierman link
6/12/2023 05:55:32

I loved this beautiful tribute to your Grandad, Gwen.

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ben Alexander link
6/13/2023 10:04:16

Gwen - you know, what made me saddest about my father's death some five years ago was my daughter's loss of a grandfather... I really, really feel this piece.

Much love,
David

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