A #TankaTuesday poem: The Photograph

9/14/2022

This week poet Colleen Chesebro invites writers to use the Shadorma form. It has a syllabic pattern of 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllables and otherwise, it is freestyle.

My poem is a playful attempt to capture a mom's longings, and I've entitled it:

THE PHOTOGRAPH

There are days

a mom longs to hear

from her child,

all is well.

A photo can say it best

with laughter and smiles.

My three sons, two grandsons, and a son-in-law (blue cap).

Have a wonderful rest of the week, and I hope a photo or phone call come your way soon. 😊

41 Comments

Mae Clair link

9/14/2022 18:23:10

That's just heartwarming, Gwen! 🤗❤️

Gwen M. Plano

9/14/2022 20:13:45

Thanks so much, Mae. It was fun to write. ❤️

Joan Hall link

9/15/2022 04:57:50

Wonderful, Gwen. Nothing compares to family!

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 05:17:06

Isn't that the truth! Thank you, Joan. ❤️

Priscilla Bettis link

9/15/2022 05:24:35

How sweet, Gwen. They're a handsome group of men!

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:20:22

Thanks so much, Priscilla. I love this photo, always brings a smile.

Kerfe link

9/15/2022 05:35:57

That's a wonderful photo. We have taken many similar ones in our family over the years.

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:21:33

They're fun to have, and they help us remember the laughter.

john howell link

9/15/2022 06:05:25

Terrific photo and lovely poem. They all looks like they are having a great time. It was very thoughtful of them to send it on.

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:22:44

Thank you, John. It meant a lot to me, and I keep the photo on my desktop. All smiles. 😊

Staci Troilo link

9/15/2022 06:11:44

Love the poem and absolutely adore the photo. What a beautiful family you have.

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:23:22

Thank you, Staci. I've much to be grateful for. I just wish we lived closer. ❤️

Jill Weatherholt link

9/15/2022 06:43:01

What a great photo, Gwen! I'm sure that made your day. Looks like their team might be winning. :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us. xo

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:24:40

Thanks so much, Jill. They love baseball, and living in the NYC area, I suspect I know which teams are top on their list. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

9/15/2022 06:45:34

A lovely motherhood poem. You are so right about those smiles!

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:25:15

Thanks so much, Liz. Yep, the smiles warm the heart! 😊

Marcia Meara link

9/15/2022 07:05:56

Lovely poem and bee-yoooo-tiful family! What a happy photo, Gwen! Thanks so much for sharing! Here's wishing you a wonderful day, full of even more smiles! 🤗💖🤗

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:26:12

Ahh, thank you, dear Marcia. I wish the same for you. Lots of smiles! ❤️🤗❤️

Annette Rochelle Aben link

9/15/2022 07:23:40

A beautiful collection of Gwen's Men!

Gwen M. Plano

9/15/2022 07:33:04

Yes, so true. Love them all. Thank you, Annette. 😊

Harmony Kent link

9/15/2022 08:26:18

Wonderfully heartwarming photo and poem, Gwen! Hugs 🤗💕🙂

Gwen Plano

9/15/2022 18:56:33

Thank you so much, Harmony. ❤️

Pete Springer link

9/15/2022 09:08:24

Your thoughts match the photo perfectly. Seeing our family happy is the best feeling.

Gwen Plano

9/15/2022 18:57:28

So so true, Pete. Thank you! 😊

Jan Sikes

9/15/2022 09:17:35

I love this so much, Gwen. You are right. The smiles say it all! What a wonderful photo to share and the poem fits perfectly!

Gwen Plano

9/15/2022 18:58:56

Thank you so much, Jan. ❤️

D.L. Finn

9/15/2022 10:52:06

I love the picture, Gwen :) It is so true, a simple sent picture can uplift a Moms heart. Xo

Gwen Plano

9/15/2022 19:00:29

Moms and Dads all understand… Our kids mean the world to us. Thank you so much, Denise. 🥰

Karen Ingalls

9/16/2022 03:35:38

So many words a mom longs to hear. Very touching, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

9/16/2022 12:22:21

Thank you, Karen. I suspect all moms feel similarly. ❤️

kittysverses link

9/16/2022 10:22:01

Lovely photo and a wonderful Shadorma. :)

Gwen Plano

9/16/2022 12:22:53

Thank you so much, Kitty. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

9/16/2022 11:16:45

Gwen, what a lovely heartfelt shadorma to go with your fabulous family photo. I love it. 🌹

Gwen Plano

9/16/2022 12:23:49

Thank you, Colleen, I’m so pleased you liked it. 🤗

Balroop Singh link

9/18/2022 21:00:20

Wow! What a precious picture! A perfect shot that complements your Shadorma. Thanks for sharing Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

9/23/2022 07:21:32

Thank you so much, Balroop. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

9/20/2022 21:48:20

They're handsome, Gwen! I agree, hearing from family lifts the heart.

Gwen M. Plano

9/23/2022 07:22:47

Definitely lifts the heart! Thank you, Jacquie. I think they're handsome too, but heck, I'm the mom. 😊

Diana Peach link

9/21/2022 18:39:44

Awww. What a wonderful photo, Gwen. That would make a mom very happy. A lovely shadorma and sentiment. <3 <3

mark bierman link

9/24/2022 11:51:26

What a touching photo and poem, Gwen. They grow up too fast, don't they.

Selma link

9/28/2022 09:53:48

This is lovely, Gwen. Smiles that gift more smiles again and again. Love it. And your Shadorma captures the feeling well. Blessings.

A #TankaTuesday poem: The Photograph

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