Blessed Awe

4/8/2025

Hello blog friends,

I live in the Northern Hemisphere, in the high desert of Arizona. Spring arrived a month ago, but for some inexplicable reason, it teases us.

Last week it snowed - to the surprise of all. This photo is of our front yard. To the left is our plum tree in full bloom. Beautiful, don't you agree? The white puffs did not last long. They quietly melted a few days ago. Since then, the temperatures have vacillated between 40 and 80 degrees. What a Spring!

My #TankaTuesday poem is below. Melissa Lemay leads us today and invites contributors to write a Double Ennead poem. This form is composed of five lines and three stanzas. The syllable count is 6/5/11/6/5. It was created by the master - Colleen Chesebro. We're instructed to focus on the season.

Here's my attempt -- Blessed Awe.

I hope you have a wonderful week - no matter what the weather might bring. 🌞

23 Comments

Thomas Wikman link

4/9/2025 02:42:01

That is some extreme weather swings. What a spring. The poem is atmospheric and beautiful and the last verse blew me away. That was very beautful.

Gwen M. Plano

4/9/2025 05:03:34

Thank you, Thomas, for your kind words. Yep, this Spring has been a bit volatile, perhaps echoing the times. Have a great week!

Priscilla Bettis link

4/9/2025 06:12:12

The double ennead poem sounds challenging, but your results is beautiful, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

4/9/2025 08:35:39

It was a bit challenging, but it was fun to consider the possibilities. Thank you, Priscilla! 🌞

John Howell link

4/9/2025 06:18:57

Quite a challenge, Gwen. Your poem speaks of hope and renewed determination to continue with the joys of spring and life.

Gwen M. Plano

4/9/2025 08:36:50

Oh, I love your interpretation, John. I tried to bring hope to the focus. I'm so glad you saw it. 🌞

Liz Gauffreau link

4/9/2025 09:56:29

I particularly like the last stanza. It spoke to me.

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:24:43

I'm happy you liked it, Liz. Weather is fickle in this area. We're in the 80s not, but next week the temps are expected to fall notably. 🌞

Jacqui Murray link

4/9/2025 10:14:59

This weather is as crazy as it gets anymore. I may start believing some country is seeding the clouds!

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:26:08

Our skies begin clear and then become a checkerboard of streaks. I can't believe it's natural. 😔

Timothy W. Dittmer link

4/9/2025 10:29:24

Your poem is wonderful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:26:42

Thank you for the kind words, Tim. Have a great day! 🌞

D.L. Finn

4/9/2025 13:03:33

Beautiful Gwen :) I've learned we can expect snow through June. I start my garden in greenhouse.

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:28:08

It's crazy, isn't it? One of our neighbors has turned his garage into a greenhouse. I'm not that industrious and hubby wouldn't like it anyway. 🌞

Daniel Antion link

4/9/2025 14:28:02

Great poem, Gwen. It is hard to know what to do outside.

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:29:15

So true, Dan. I want to start the garden, but two years ago I planted in April and lost everything. So now -- I wait. 🌞

Kay Castaneda link

4/9/2025 15:07:04

What a lovely poem Gwen. The line "fickle whispers of an emerging season" caught my eye. I like how you have your poem next to the beautiful plum tree!

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:30:02

Thank you so much, Kay. Our tree is in full bloom right now, and it feeds my soul. 🌞

Jan Sikes

4/10/2025 07:02:00

Spring has been quite a tease this year. :) Here in Texas, we go by the trees. If the pecan trees aren't budding out yet, it's best to hold off on planting that garden. I love your poem, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

4/10/2025 13:32:32

It sounds like the pecan trees know something we don't. Our flowering trees aren't as wise, for they often lose their blossoms to heavy snows. Thank you, Jan, for sharing this and for your support. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

4/12/2025 07:28:58

Mother Nature is being quite fickle this year. Great poem, Gwen!

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

Suzanne

4/13/2025 10:42:02

The strange weather has made for some lovely poetry - spring seems to be playing games everywhere but blossom and snow together.... - what a great photo...

Colleen link

4/14/2025 12:24:58

Gwen, this is beautiful! I love how you share the beauty of our location.

Blessed Awe

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