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Beginnings and Endings: #TankaTuesday

4/26/2022

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Hello dear blog friends! Today is Tanka Tuesday and author Colleen Chesebro invites us to respond to a new prompt, a theme selected by Yvette Calleiro. The theme is Beginnings and Endings.

My tanka is a reflection on time. I hope you enjoy it.
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​Maybe you'd like to join in the fun and submit a poem as well. If so, just click on Colleen's name, and you'll travel to her site where you'll find helpful information.

​Have a wonderful week! 💗
33 Comments
Mae Clair link
4/27/2022 04:12:07

I love this, Gwen. It speaks so powerfully of love and memories. Just beautiful!

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Gwen Plano
4/27/2022 12:48:41

Thank you so much, Mae. 🤗

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Joan Hall link
4/27/2022 04:51:26

A powerful message, Gwen. Beautifully done.

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Gwen Plano
4/27/2022 12:49:01

Thank you, Joan. I'm so pleased you liked it.

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Pat
4/27/2022 05:52:05

Beautiful!

Pat

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Gwen Plano
4/27/2022 12:49:18

Thank you, Pat.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
4/27/2022 07:47:59

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen! It's such a touching sentiment. I love it! :-)

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Gwen Plano
4/27/2022 12:49:46

Thanks so much, Yvette. I'm so happy you liked it. 🤗

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Colleen Chesebro link
4/27/2022 14:04:17

Gwen, this poem says so much about the power of love in so few words. It's beautiful. <3

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Gwen Plano
4/27/2022 18:32:14

Thank you, Colleen, for your comment and for urging all of us to develop our poetic side. Much appreciated! 😘

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
4/28/2022 16:02:54

An ahhhhh poem--most needed and welcomed. Thank you, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
4/28/2022 18:00:43

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

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John Howell link
4/28/2022 16:18:49

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Takes me back.

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Gwen Plano
4/28/2022 18:01:35

So happy to know that, John. Thank you. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
4/28/2022 20:11:38

It's a sweet poem, Gwen. Inspirational image, too.

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Gwen Plano
4/28/2022 20:56:31

Thank you so much, Priscilla.

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Harmony Kent link
4/29/2022 04:16:05

So beautiful and evocative, Gwen! Sweet 💕🙂

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Gwen Plano
4/29/2022 07:14:42

Thank you, dear Harmony. 😊

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Jill Weatherholt link
4/29/2022 05:12:29

This is so beautiful, Gwen. Thank you for sharing! xo

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Gwen Plano
4/29/2022 07:15:00

Thank you, dear Jill. 🤗

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Diana Peach link
4/29/2022 13:35:42

I loved whispered nothings, Gwen. They can awaken memories and brighten any day. Never too old for love. Beautifual tanka.

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Gwen Plano
4/29/2022 16:45:00

Thank you, Diana. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. 😊

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D.L. Finn
4/30/2022 10:49:37

I love this, Gwen. May we never forget or stop, dancing in the moonlight.

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Gwen Plano
4/30/2022 15:45:06

I'm so pleased you liked it, Denise. 💗

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mark bierman link
5/1/2022 14:09:36

Well done, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
5/1/2022 16:11:00

Thank you, Mark. 😊

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Elizabeth link
5/2/2022 06:17:44

Beautiful! Love doesn't need words and it isn't enclosed in a time frame.

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Gwen Plano
5/2/2022 10:44:54

So true, Elizabeth. Thank you! 😊

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ben Alexander link
5/2/2022 11:17:57

This is a delicious tanka, Gwen.

Sincerely,
David

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Gwen Plano
5/2/2022 19:46:20

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

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sally cronin link
5/2/2022 16:16:55

Wonderful Gwen.. heartwaming and inspiring ♥

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Gwen Plano
5/2/2022 19:46:43

Thank you so much, Sally. 😊

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Jan Sikes
5/5/2022 08:05:53

Ah, yes. There is nothing better than dancing in the moonlight. Love this, Gwen!

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