An Eerie Howl

1/23/2024

Hello blog friends,

It's Tanka Tuesday and Colleen Chesebro invites us to reflect on our seasonal weather through a poem. Yesterday, dark clouds threatened the sky and as they inched forward, they left an icy trail. It is this chilly experience that prompts my poem.

The tanka below (syllables of 5-7-5-7-7) uses the seasonal words of ice, dark clouds, and thunder to capture the volatility of our wintery weather. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a wonderful week and happy writing! ❤️

47 Comments

AJ link

1/23/2024 09:22:20

Love this Gwen, especially the last line 💕

Gwen M. Plano

1/23/2024 15:42:38

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

Mae Clair link

1/23/2024 11:07:04

I can hear and see this, Gwen. I love the line "dark clouds thunder their approach,"
Beautifully presented.

Gwen M. Plano

1/23/2024 15:41:23

Thank you, Mae. It's a mysterious season, isn't it? 😊

Jacquie Biggar

1/23/2024 17:28:42

The hawk's call is as chilling as those clouds. Beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/23/2024 19:38:10

Thanks so much, Jacquie. I suspect it's quite chilly where you live as well. Stay warm! 😊

Marsha link

1/23/2024 20:18:42

Gwen, I love the hawk soaring through the vapor. Brilliant image. I love the way the image compliments the poem, too.

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 04:14:08

Thanks so much, Marsha. I'm elated you like the poem. 😊

willowdot21 link

1/24/2024 01:11:36

So atmospheric and chilling. I almost see what the bird sees. ...I am chilled to the bone. 💜

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 04:16:03

Thanks so much, Willow. 😊 I've often thought it would be wonderful to glide through the skies.

Annette Rochelle Aben

1/24/2024 05:10:42

Chills all the way!

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:08:09

Thank you, Annette. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

1/24/2024 05:29:05

Beautiful, Gwen! ❤

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:08:35

Thank you, Tim. I'm glad you liked it. 😊

John howell link

1/24/2024 07:13:30

I can feel the chill. Well done, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:09:58

Thank you, John. It's still mighty cold here, with icy rain in the forecast. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

1/24/2024 07:20:36

Powerful poem of nature, Gwen. Love it!

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:10:38

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

Dan Antion link

1/24/2024 07:42:41

Sounds like what's happening outside right now - freezing rain. You did well to describe an eerie scene in a few words.

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:11:24

Thank you, Dan. We're still locked in chilly weather as well. I hope you have a fireplace. 😊

Jan Sikes

1/24/2024 09:17:09

This poem and graphic are cinematic, Gwen. Well done!

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 09:47:09

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

Liz Gauffreau link

1/24/2024 14:21:45

That's a day to say safe and warm inside the house!

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 16:22:04

Absolutely, Liz, and watch it roll past while cuddled in a blanket. 😊

Miriam Hurdle link

1/24/2024 15:32:22

I love your poem, Gwen! We experienced the same here: "Ice turns the day into night."

Gwen M. Plano

1/24/2024 16:23:29

Thank you, Miriam. Spring seems so far away when the days are dark and chilly. ❤️

Miriam Hurdle link

1/27/2024 11:44:03

I know, Gwen. We're counting the days.

Thomas Wikman link

1/24/2024 20:16:30

It's a very atmospheric and beautiful poem. A side note, the like button does not seem to work, or do I need to join something for that?

Gwen M. Plano

1/25/2024 14:23:48

Thanks so much, Thomas. I'm not sure what's wrong with the LIKE button, but I'll try to figure out. Thanks for letting me know. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

1/25/2024 11:54:39

Your imagery is beautiful, Gwen! Ominous, but beautiful.

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

Gwen M. Plano

1/25/2024 14:22:07

Thank you, Yvette. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

Kerfe

1/25/2024 15:38:18

Those days that look like nights are extra eerie!

Gwen M. Plano

1/26/2024 09:25:01

So, so true. Thank you, Kerfe.

[email protected] link

1/25/2024 15:50:39

What a menacing visit from the weather. The hawk's warning is perfect.

Gwen M. Plano

1/26/2024 09:25:25

Thanks so much, Ms. Jade. 😊

Jules link

1/27/2024 14:41:36

Very easy to visiualize - I have a few different hawk in my area.
Sometimes they stalk my bird feeders!!

Gwen M. Plano

1/28/2024 04:17:17

They're interesting birds, aren't they, Jules. I love watching them. Thank you for the lovely comment. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

1/28/2024 10:50:20

You've captured the wild beauty of a winter storm, Gwen. I really love the eagle's warning!

Gwen M. Plano

1/29/2024 07:39:25

Thank you, Colleen. I'm elated you enjoyed it. 😊

Diana Peach link

1/28/2024 15:47:33

A dark and threatening sky, Gwen. It comes across so vividly in your poem. The last line is so relatable. Wonderful poem. <3

Gwen M. Plano

1/29/2024 07:40:35

Thanks so much, Diana. ❤️

Rall link

1/29/2024 06:49:17

Your weather sounds grim....excellent imagery. I do admire all you inhabitants of the northern hemisphere who can survive these harsh winters....Keep warm and think in bright colours !....Rall

Gwen M. Plano

1/29/2024 07:41:58

'Bright colors' - wise words, Rall. Thank you for reminding me and thank you for the supportive words. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

1/29/2024 11:32:13

A beautiful picture and word combination, Gwen 🩵

ben Alexander link

1/29/2024 12:42:29

Gwen, your imagery of "dark clouds thunder their approach" and the sudden transformation of day into night with ice creates a palpable sense of atmospheric tension!

~David

Dale Rogerson link

1/30/2024 06:55:53

I love this, Gwen. I can just hear that piercing howl!

sally cronin link

1/30/2024 15:13:59

lovely Gwen...really felt the chill. ♥

An Eerie Howl

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