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Butterfly Love ... #TankaTuesday

11/17/2021

26 Comments

 
Hello, blog friends, I've another poem to share.

This week author Colleen Chesebro invites writers to respond to a photo prompt of a beautiful butterfly resting on a flower. 
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My poem is a simple Tanka that straddles the natural and human world. I hope you like it. If you've a poem in mind, just click on Colleen's name. You'll be led to her website where there's much helpful information. 

Have a wonderful rest of the week! 
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​BUTTERFLY LOVE 💜
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Priscilla Bettis link
11/18/2021 04:28:27

Beautiful take on the prompt, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 05:03:23

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

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Staci Troilo link
11/18/2021 04:51:35

That was so lovely, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 05:03:42

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

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Karen Ingalls
11/18/2021 04:58:45

Beautiful and touching. "Tenderly we touch" is simple, deep, and spiritual.

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 05:04:07

Thank you, dear Karen. 💗

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
11/18/2021 05:33:34

I like this very much! It's such a soft and gentle poem.

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 06:58:20

Thanks so much, Liz. 😊

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Harmony Kent link
11/18/2021 06:52:18

Beautiful, Gwen. I love this 💕🙂

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 06:58:42

Thank you, Harmony. 💗

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Jan Sikes
11/18/2021 08:52:02

So tender, Gwen. I just love it! It's like a small breath.

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 10:52:24

Thanks so much, Jan. 💗

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Balroop Singh link
11/18/2021 09:50:55

This is so profound Gwen...we require such tender love for both us and Mother Nature. Beautiful thoughts.

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 10:53:20

Thank you, Balroop. I'm so pleased you liked it and saw the connection. 💗

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John Howell link
11/18/2021 14:21:10

A lovely poem, Gwen. The few moments would be heaven

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 15:51:53

Thank you, John. The image kinda captures something of heaven. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/18/2021 15:41:04

Such a beautiful poem, Gwen! Thanks for sharing it with us. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/18/2021 18:02:56

I'm so pleased you like it, Yvette. Thank you. 🤗

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D.L. Finn
11/18/2021 23:29:08

I love this, Gwen! What a great take on the image xo

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Gwen Plano
11/19/2021 09:12:00

Thank you so much, Denise. 🤗

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jill weatherholt link
11/19/2021 07:03:34

Beautiful, Gwen. Thanks for sharing! xo

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Gwen Plano
11/19/2021 09:12:37

Thank you, dear Jill. Have a great day! 😊

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Miriam Hurdle link
11/19/2021 20:12:45

Aww, how lovely is your Tanka, Gwen! I could feel the warmth and tenderness of embracing. Thank you for sharing!

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Gwen Plano
11/20/2021 05:00:51

Thank you, dear Miriam. I'm so pleased you like it. 💗

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theindieshe link
11/20/2021 08:02:00

Beautiful

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Colleen Chesebro link
11/21/2021 10:16:51

Gwen, I love how you read between the lines in this poem. There is so much here to love. <3

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