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An Autumn Memory ~

9/9/2025

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Hello, blog friends...

Autumn is upon us in the northern hemisphere--leaves have begun to change, nights are cooler, and gardens are at their fullest. It's my favorite time of the year, and I've a poem to share. 🍂

This week, Willow hosts Tanka Tuesday, and she invites participants to imagine "a colour, smell, sound, or image that triggers a memory" and then write a poem. This season always makes me think of football.

With three sons, I remember darting back and forth between football practices and games. My youngest son, seen below, loved the sport. A much younger me stands with my eldest son, and of course, my little football player. Wow, what a happy memory! Thank you, Willow.

I've written a simple haiku this week with syllables of 5-7-5. I hope you enjoy it.
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Have a great week, dear friends. Against all odds, we've much to be grateful for, and sometimes that gratitude is evoked through old photos. 😊
26 Comments
willow link
9/9/2025 08:07:46

I am so glad that this prompt has taken you to a happy place. It's lovely to see your photos and read your lovely poem.
I am so pleased you went to a happy place... I was whisked back to my childhood in both my poems ..
I do love this form. Thank you for sharing 💜😊😊

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Gwen M. Plano
9/9/2025 08:51:05

Thank you, dear Willow, for the inspiration. 🤗

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Harmony Kent link
9/10/2025 05:09:38

Love this, Gwen! So joyful. Hugs, my friend 🤗💗

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:31:39

Thank you so much, dear Harmony. 🤗

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Priscilla Bettis link
9/10/2025 06:22:24

Kids' sports are so fun. Happy memories, indeed!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:32:22

So true, Priscilla. They put their heart and soul into it. 🤗

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Ange link
9/10/2025 07:22:28

Lovely read Gwen - have a wonderful week 🙌

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:32:57

Thank you, Ange. I hope you have a wonderful week as well. 🤗

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Selma Martin
9/10/2025 08:05:11

What a splendid share dear Gwen. I just love it so much. Adorable. Thanks so much for this. Happy cool days.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:33:32

Thank you, Selma. I'm elated you enjoyed it. 🤗

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Dan Antion link
9/10/2025 08:13:37

Wonderful memory. Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:34:08

Thank you, Dan. I'm glad you thought so. 🌞

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Jan Sikes
9/10/2025 08:48:02

What a FUN memory, Gwen! I love the photos and your poem!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:34:45

Thank you, Jan. YAY, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🤗

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Jacqui Murray link
9/10/2025 08:48:29

What a great memory. We did soccer, but the thrill was the same.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:35:45

Same, for sure. Kids get so excited and exude pure joy. 🤗

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john howell link
9/10/2025 09:15:38

A super poem and beautiful photo, Gwen. I have the same memories.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:37:21

It's magical isn't it, John? A boy and his football -- pure magic. I'm glad you have the same memories. 🌞

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Timothy W. Dittmer link
9/10/2025 11:47:58

Yes, Gwen, fall is football season. Your haiku is fabulous and the pictures are wonderful. They remind me of my son playing football.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:38:38

Thank you, Tim. Your response made me smile. We parents celebrate with our kids, doen't we. 🌞

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D.L. Finn
9/10/2025 11:48:55

Loved the memory and beautiful pic of you and boys.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/10/2025 13:39:14

Thank you, Denise. I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. 🌞

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Thomas Wikman link
9/10/2025 21:04:27

I have two boys and one girl, but our oldest boy loved playing football, or as I call it hand-egg, so I recognize what you are saying. It was a fun poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/11/2025 14:06:36

Thanks so much, Thomas. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I'm smiling at your football experience as well. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
9/15/2025 12:00:39

Gwen, this is a stunning memory. Fall and football seem to go together, don't they? Sending you big hugs! 💜

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Gwen M. Plano
9/16/2025 11:55:32

Thanks so much, Colleen. Hugs...💜

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