Dan Antion's Thursday Doors Writing Challenge

5/1/2023

Hello blog friends!

I'm participating in author Dan Antion's Third Annual Thursday Doors Writing Challenge. Dan invited photographers, who follow his Thursday Doors posts, to submit photos for this challenge. Writers were asked to study the photos and when inspired to create a poem or story.

I've written two poems, each a two-stanza Tanka. Both deal with time.

The first is a response to Sherry Felix's photo.

Susan Rushton's photo inspired my second set of Tankas.

If you are a writer and and would like to join in the fun, you can view the doors on the TDWC page. Be sure to leave a link to your post in a comment on that same page.

Have a wonderful week! 😊

33 Comments

Dan Antion link

5/1/2023 05:23:33

Thanks for two wonderful contributions, Gwen. I was hoping someone would capture the spirit of Sherry's door. You dud a great job. You did a fine job with Susan's door as well. These are wonderful.

I'll be setting up the table later today and you will be occupying the top row!

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 05:55:04

Thank you, Dan, for partnering writers with photographers. I totally enjoyed the assignment and studied each door before selecting the two above. 😊

Mary J link

5/1/2023 06:05:46

You have reflected wonderfully, Gwen, in response to the challenge and door photos. Loved the tankas!

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:01:07

I'm so pleased you liked them, Mary, Thank you! 😊

Staci Troilo link

5/1/2023 07:05:48

Wonderful work, Gwen. Brava!

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:01:52

Thank you, Staci. 😊

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

5/1/2023 08:20:27

Beautiful, Gwen! xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:02:28

Thank you, Jill. It was a fun prompt. 😊

Jan Sikes

5/1/2023 08:52:19

What a wonderful contribution to Dan's Doors series, Gwen. I love both of these!

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:03:22

Thanks so much, Jan. I happy you liked the poems. 😊

D.L. Finn

5/1/2023 09:35:06

I love your poetic take on the doors, Gwen. Hugs xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:04:21

It was a fun challenge, Denise. I'm super pleased you liked the poems. 😊

Teagan Riordain Geneviene link

5/1/2023 09:51:11

Both images are evocative, Gwen. Thanks for writing such lovely poetry to go with them. Hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:05:49

Thank you, Teagan. It was hard to choose among the beautiful photos. I'm so pleased you liked my responses. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

5/1/2023 13:10:26

These are both beautiful poems, Gwen! Thanks for sharing them with us.

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:08:04

Thank you, Yvi. Dan's collection of photos is amazing, and I suspect there will be many responses.😊

john howell link

5/1/2023 13:11:23

Well done with both, Gwen

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:08:44

Thank you, John. I enjoyed the challenge and am very pleased you liked my poems. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

5/1/2023 15:03:57

I love your insightful tankas about time. The past does seem to always come to light at some point.

Gwen M. Plano

5/1/2023 17:09:36

Doesn't it? It finds a way to reach us. Thank you, Liz. 😊

Marcia Meara link

5/2/2023 07:09:13

You are so good at these, Gwen! I'm always enchanted with your poetry, and these two are no exception. Thanks for the beautiful words, so perfect with each picture! 🤗❤️🤗

Gwen M. Plano

5/2/2023 18:18:09

Thank you, dear Marcia. My simple words stand in awe of your masterpieces. ❤️

Karen Ingalls

5/2/2023 08:10:35

Wonderful photos and beautiful poems.

Gwen M. Plano

5/2/2023 18:18:27

Thank you, dear Karen. ❤️

Jacquie Biggar link

5/2/2023 22:20:37

Whimsical and beautiful, Gwen. You make me want to open those doors!

Gwen M. Plano

5/3/2023 19:08:56

Thank you, Jacquie. Dan's project is a fun one for sure.😊

Mae Clair link

5/3/2023 11:03:25

Those are fantastic, Gwen! I'm so glad you took on Dan's challenge, and I love the door photos you chose to match your beautiful verse with. I especially love the line "strange familiar scenes." Wowza!

Gwen M. Plano

5/3/2023 19:09:50

Thank you, Mae. I suspect most of us have had those strange experiences. Curious for sure! 😊

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

5/9/2023 22:39:58

Fantastic poems, Gwen. Filled with mystery and delight.

Marsha link

5/12/2023 20:45:33

Your poems capture the spirit of both photos. Well done, Gwen!

Miriam Hurdle link

5/18/2023 22:52:19

Great poems, Gwen! I appreciated your wisdom and insights!

Brenda

5/24/2023 18:16:00

Doors to the past are always close by. I really enjoyed your poems, Gwen. Very moving!

Stephanie Finnell link

6/9/2023 13:58:04

Dropping by to read the 2023 entries! Great poems and door choices :)

Dan Antion's Thursday Doors Writing Challenge

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