Basking In Sunlight

9/1/2023

Hello, blog friends!

I hope you've had a grand week. It's been a busy one for me, a bit of a blur. But today I pause and share a photo prompt from poet Colleen Chesebro. She invites all interested writers to create a syllabic Ekphrastic poem inspired by French artist Berthe Morisot. The oil painting is entitled, Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight, and it is featured below.

My poem is a simple Tanka (syllables 5-7-5-7-7). I hope you enjoy it.

Have a fantastic weekend, dear friends. In my area, we're expecting more storms, laced with hot gusts of desert winds. The monsoon often surprises us in August and September. Seeing today's prompt brought me back into Spring. It seems so long ago, doesn't it?

Be well, and let's enjoy the surprises. 😊

30 Comments

Ange link

9/1/2023 08:27:18

Great tanka Gwen, I hope you have a good weekend despite the storms 🤞🏼❤️

Gwen M. Plano

9/1/2023 16:01:28

Thanks so much, Ange. It's raining right now, which is good for all, so I'm happy. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

9/2/2023 04:36:19

I love your tanka, particularly the last two lines. They're just perfect!

Gwen M. Plano

9/2/2023 04:45:34

Thanks so much, Liz. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 😊

Annette Rochelle Aben

9/2/2023 05:13:51

I love the direction you took with this! I could feel the flowers moving.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:35:59

Thanks so much, Annette. 🤗

Vera Day link

9/2/2023 05:18:56

I love both the artist's painting (such depth and a sense of sunlight) and your poem with the flowers' and ladies' movement.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:36:28

Thank you, Vera. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

Marcia Meara link

9/2/2023 05:41:13

Beautiful, and a perfect fit with the painting! Lovely all around! 😊❤️😊

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:36:50

Thank you, dear Marcia. Hugs... ❤️

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

9/2/2023 07:09:24

This is beautiful, Gwen. Wishing you and yours a peaceful weekend. xo

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:37:11

Thank you, Jill. I wish the same for you. 🤗

Tim Dittmer link

9/2/2023 08:38:11

Your Tanka certainly fits the painting, Gwen. Very nice!

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:37:43

Thanks, Tim! It was fun to write. 😊

John Howell link

9/2/2023 09:40:04

Beautiful, Gwen. I'm glad you recognized the flowers and the young women.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:38:02

Thanks so much, John. 😊

Daniel Antion link

9/2/2023 10:55:20

That a beautiful poem, Gwen. Well done!

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:38:30

Thank you, Dan. I'm glad you like it. 😊

Jan Sikes

9/2/2023 16:57:12

So beautiful, Gwen. I hope the storms do not wreak havoc on you. Stay safe!

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 10:38:57

Thanks so much, Jan. The rain stopped last night. 😊

Balroop Singh link

9/3/2023 10:41:19

Perfect tanka Gwen! You are such an expert at it.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 17:22:33

So kind of you to say, Balroop. Thank you very much. ❤️

Jade Li link

9/3/2023 15:49:17

Perfect tanka and the turn was just right. I know they beckon me outdoors when I see them.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2023 17:23:20

Thank you, Jade. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

Karen Ingalls

9/4/2023 05:16:47

A wonderful tanka. Flowers mean so much to me and you captured their importance in a beautiful and graceful way.
Wishing you a joyful Labor Day.

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 05:20:17

Thank you so much, dear Karen. I hope all is going well for you and your loved ones. ❤️

Yvette M Calleiro link

9/4/2023 16:43:43

Beautiful, Gwen!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
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Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 05:20:41

Thank you, Yvette. 🤗

Robbie Cheadle

9/5/2023 00:54:25

This is gorgeous, Gwen 🌻

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 05:21:00

Thank you, Robbie. 😊

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