Before Roses Bloom -- #TankaTuesday

5/3/2022

Hello blog friends! I've a new poem to share. It was inspired by my walks along paths in Chino Valley, AZ. This is my first Spring in a high desert area, and the natural beauty touches my soul.

Today author Colleen Chesebro invites us to compose a poem using color. My tankas share the delight I've encountered during my early morning excursions. I hope you enjoy the glimpses and the poem. 💗

Have a wonderful week and may blessings abound!

40 Comments

Harmony Kent link

5/3/2022 10:02:31

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen! So evocative 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:09:32

Thank you so much, Harmony. 💗

Yvette M Calleiro link

5/3/2022 10:08:19

Beautiful imagery, Gwen! I love your personification of the flowers, and your pictures are wonderful. :-)

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:10:07

Thank you, dear Yvette. It's a lovely time of the year. 💗

ben Alexander link

5/3/2022 11:44:20

Gwen - this is very lovely - it brings a smile to my face. And thanks for sharing the photos too!

Sincerely,
David

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:10:46

Thank you, David, so kind of you to say. Blessings to you and yours.

Colleen link

5/3/2022 13:25:04

These are beautiful tanka poems, Gwen. I lived in the high desert, low desert, and the mountains of Colorado. You've captured the desert southwest in perfect detail. <3

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:11:22

Thank you so much, Colleen. It's all new to me, but I'm loving it. 💗

Eugenia link

5/3/2022 13:42:42

Beautiful tankas, Gwen. I love how your words come alive.

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:11:50

Thank you, Eugenia. I'm so glad you like them. 💗

Tzvi Fievel link

5/3/2022 15:13:03

"to chance upon its glory."
"nature proclaims its reign."

Gwen Plano

5/3/2022 18:12:23

You brought a smileTzvi. Thank you. 😊

Joan Hall link

5/4/2022 04:32:12

These are lovely, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

5/4/2022 07:26:14

Thank you, Joan. I'm so glad you enjoyed them.

Staci Troilo link

5/4/2022 06:57:29

How beautiful, Gwen. 💕

Gwen Plano

5/4/2022 07:26:40

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

Mae Clair link

5/4/2022 07:26:56

I love the imagery inspired by your Tankas, Gwen, and the photos are gorgeous. What beautiful walks you must have!

Gwen Plano

5/4/2022 07:28:37

Thank you, Mae. These days, it seems the little things of life fill my heart. 💗

Jacquie Biggar

5/4/2022 11:55:47

My favorite part of spring, seeing the earth explode in color! Beautiful, Gwen, you caught the feeling perfectly.

Gwen Plano

5/4/2022 11:58:15

Thank you so much, Jacquie. 🤗

willowdot21 link

5/5/2022 02:31:33

A beautiful and descriptive pair of Haiku absolutely lovely Gwen. 💜

Gwen Plano

5/5/2022 07:54:26

Thank you so much, Willow. I'm so happy you enjoyed them. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

5/5/2022 06:41:00

Beautiful as always, Gwen. Thanks for sharing! xo

Gwen Plano

5/5/2022 07:54:49

Thank you, dear Jill. 💗

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

5/5/2022 19:17:44

I love your two poems, Gwen! Since becoming part of the blogging community, I've gained an appreciation for the beauty of the desert.

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 06:37:55

Thank you so much, Liz. The desert is quite lovely, as are most places on this beautiful planet. 😊

John Howell link

5/5/2022 20:19:13

Beautiful Poem, Gwen. I love the idea of coming upon blooms that act as a surprise. This notification just got here at 9:00 PM Central tonight.

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 06:39:40

Thank you, John. It is lovely for sure, and the surprise always awakens me from my reveries. 😊

CS Boyack

5/5/2022 21:02:43

Love those images.

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 06:39:52

Thank you, Craig.

Priscilla Bettis link

5/6/2022 04:28:05

Lovely poetry, Gwen. Nature is beautiful indeed!

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 06:40:17

Thank you, Priscilla. I so agree. 😊

Jan Sikes

5/6/2022 07:49:59

Such lovely poetry and photos, Gwen. I love it!

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 10:55:09

Thank you, Jan. I'm so pleased. 😊

D.L. Finn

5/6/2022 10:44:26

I feel like I'm walking aling side of you admiring the desert beauty, Gwen. Xo

Gwen Plano

5/6/2022 10:56:15

I love that image, Denise. I wish we could do that in person. 🤗

Elizabeth link

5/7/2022 16:29:26

They are pretty! I'm going to start my early morning excursions too, so much beauty to observe when walking. Lovely tankas!

theindieshe link

5/8/2022 05:12:41

The tankas so beautifully capture the mood of seasons!

sally cronin link

5/9/2022 01:10:08

Beautiful as always Gwen.. I came away feeling peaceful and hopeful ♥

Robbie Cheadle

5/9/2022 11:30:11

This is beautiful, Gwen.

Before Roses Bloom -- #TankaTuesday

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