Discovering Glory

6/1/2021

It's the first of the month, and author Colleen Chesebro invites aspiring poets to create a syllabic poem of their choice. My contribution is a Tanka poem (5-7-5-7-7).

Of late, I've been struck by the give and take of life. Sometimes I haven't noticed the gift in the moment, but always a sunrise or sunset will awaken me. My poem speaks to that dynamic. I hope you enjoy it, and I wonder if perhaps you've felt something similar. Nature has a marvelous way of offering an embrace - just when we need it.

32 Comments

Harmony Kent link

6/2/2021 03:33:29

Beautiful take on the prompt, Gwen :)

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 07:21:48

Thank you very much, Harmony. 🙂

Joan Hall link

6/2/2021 04:42:24

Beautiful, Gwen!

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 07:21:25

Thank you, Joan. 🤗

Marcia Meara link

6/2/2021 07:11:00

Beautiful, and very true, Gwen. Nothing like nature to wake us up from the stupor (stupid?) that events can bring down upon us. I find myself looking out my window when I need even a momentary lift, and there's always something that does the job. A rose in bloom, a cardinal on the birdfeeder, and recently a wild rabbit that seems to have moved into our fenced backyard. When I spot his furry little self hopping about, I smile all over.

Beautiful poem, as always. You have an amazing gift with these! 🤗💗

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 07:20:34

Thank you so much, Marcia. Nature calms my soul like nothing else. I'm going to miss all the wildlife in our area, but I'm sure there will be other little creature I'll fall in love with in Prescott. 💗

Staci Troilo link

6/2/2021 07:14:54

Nature is quite the inspirational gift. Lovely poem, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 07:21:06

Thank you, Staci. You are so right. 😊

john howell link

6/2/2021 08:46:38

When we fail to pay attention of the beauty of each minute the sunrise and sunset is like a wake up call. Beautifully done, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 14:45:51

Thank you, John. Beautiful way to see the moments. 💗

Kathleen Pooler link

6/2/2021 09:11:21

So many truths in those few, yet powerful words, Gwen. Beautiful!

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 14:46:27

Thank you, Kathy. Big hugs...💗

D.L. Finn

6/2/2021 10:10:02

I do find the beauty and power of a sunset or sunrise. In those moments I feel like our eyes are opened to the truth. Even in the hard times we are reminded of the glory. Beautifully said, Gwen. Xo

Gwen M Plano

6/2/2021 14:47:20

Thanks so much, Denise. Our eyes are opened for sure. 💗

Jan Sikes

6/2/2021 19:02:46

So very true, Gwen!! You expressed this beautifully!

Gwen M Plano

6/3/2021 07:34:48

Thank you so much, Jan. 😊

Karen Ingalls

6/3/2021 05:59:03

Nature is always our best teacher. Your poem beautifully expresses how important nature is in our lives, which in my opinion means that God is always present. Thank you for sharing, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

6/3/2021 07:35:34

I so so agree, Karen...God is always present. Thank you! 💗

Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack link

6/3/2021 06:18:10

Hi,
I like this one. I had a unique glory experience in May. Something that I thought I couldn't do, got done. And the amazing glory came from knowing that I had made the deadline June 1st, nine hours before the contest closed. The Heaven over me was quite bright and I saw crumbling pieces of doubt disappear.
Your poem expresses the feelings that I experienced at that particular moment.
Thank you.

Wishing you a lovely day and take care.

Shalom aleichem,
Pat

Gwen M Plano

6/3/2021 07:36:30

Your reflections always open my eyes, dear Pat. Thank you. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

6/4/2021 04:31:30

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen. I feel the same.❤️

Gwen M Plano

6/4/2021 06:24:05

Thanks so much, Jill. I suspect we have a lot in common -- including a love for nature and the Glory that is evident. 💗

Marsha link

6/4/2021 15:01:57

Hi Gwen, That is a lovely poem set in a beautiful sunset. A combined work of art. :)

Gwen M Plano

6/6/2021 09:18:07

Thank you so much, Marsha. I'm so pleased you liked it. 💗

mark bierman link

6/4/2021 18:04:20

Agreed, there are blessings everywhere, even amidst the storms of life. I loved your poem, Gwen, it captured this beautifully.

Gwen M Plano

6/6/2021 09:18:40

Thank you, Mark. Much appreciated! 😊

Miriam Hurdle link

6/4/2021 22:34:32

Your poem is beautiful, Gwen! When I fly in the late afternoon, I like to have a window seat watching the sunset. But just seeing the sun above the clouds is an amazing experience. It reminds me even when the weather is cloudy or stormy, the sun is always there!

Gwen M Plano

6/6/2021 09:19:41

Thank you so much, Miriam. I'm like you, I enjoy the window seat and imagine flying through the clouds. 💗

Colleen Chesebro link

6/5/2021 11:47:27

Gwen, this is a spectacular photo that compliments your tanka perfectly. I think Miriam said it perfectly (above) behind the clouds, the sun is still shining. Love this!

Gwen M Plano

6/6/2021 09:20:28

Thank you so much, Colleen. You've warmed my heart! 💗

Sally Cronin link

6/7/2021 05:31:09

Absolutely lovely Gwen.. and even if I am having a flat day, nature and sunshine bring me back to life... ♥♥

Diana Peach link

6/7/2021 12:17:41

Beautiful, Gwen. I'm always inspired by nature, the beautiful moments, of course, but also those intense displays of power. It's such a vivid metaphor for life, and always has something to teach. <3

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