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Drift with the currents . . .

9/12/2023

33 Comments

 
Hello dear blog friends,

On this beautiful early fall day, writer Colleen Chesebro presents us with another great poetry prompt. She invites us to use the photo below (taken by Terri Webster Schrandt) as our inspiration. Terri explains:
​“I took this photo two summers ago. My neighbor invited me to go kayaking with her and her daughter and granddaughter. I took the pic of Sarah and Melia as they paddled in front of me along the Little Spokane River. I used a filter to give it an idyllic look.”
My response is a simple Tanka (5-7-5-7-7 syllables). I hope you enjoy it. 
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Have a wonderful week, and let's all drift with the currents -- at least in our dreams. ❤️
33 Comments
Jill link
9/13/2023 05:13:40

This is beautiful, Gwen. The photo is gorgeous! I'm sure your neighbor was thrilled you were able to capture such a beautiful moment in time. xo

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Jill link
9/13/2023 05:22:07

I meant, Terri's neighbor...sorry!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:16:51

I bet she was thrilled too. It's a gorgeous photo. ❤️

Joan Hall link
9/13/2023 05:28:57

Nice photo and poem, Gwen. Fall is my favorite season of the year!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:17:22

My favorite too, Joan. I love the changing colors. ❤️

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Annette Rochelle Aben
9/13/2023 05:33:37

Hope awaits celebration... such a heart smile!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:17:55

We do too little of that, don't we? There's much to celebrate. ❤️

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Vera Day link
9/13/2023 06:24:46

The photo is inspirational for sure. I love what you did with the poem, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:18:35

Thank you, Vera. The photo evokes the mystical, doesn't it? ❤️

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Teagan Riordain Geneviene link
9/13/2023 08:30:51

What a lovely thought and poem, Gwen. Hugs.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:19:11

Hugs back at you, Teagan. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. ❤️

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D. Wallace Peach link
9/13/2023 09:31:28

Have a great time drifting with the serene currents, Gwen. A beautiful tanka for Terri's golden photo. <3

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:20:03

Drifting with the currents sounds marvelous, doesn't it? Thank you, Diana. ❤️

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Tim Dittmer link
9/13/2023 09:52:54

Your poetry certainly captures the beauty of the photo, Gwen, then takes one on a voyage into its meaning.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 10:20:53

Thank you for your kind words, Tim. I'm so pleased you liked the poem. ❤️

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john howell link
9/13/2023 10:23:46

Great use of the prompt, Gwen

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 14:20:30

Thank you, John. Drifting with the currents sounds like what I need right now. 😊

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Jan Sikes
9/13/2023 11:53:59

Serene is the word that comes to mind, Gwen. You captured this moment perfectly!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 14:20:59

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

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Karen Ingalls
9/13/2023 13:32:39

This is one of my favorites! Perfect words and a profound message. I closed my eyes and found myself drifting on such a river and letting my soul be free.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 14:22:26

I'm so happy you felt like drifting on a river when you read the poem, Karen. Wouldn't that be wonderful? ❤️

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Mae Clair link
9/13/2023 14:51:16

That photo is simply stunning, Gwen, and I love the postive message of your poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 15:23:19

Thank you, Mae. ❤️

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Liz Gauffreau link
9/13/2023 14:59:40

I love the thought of drifting with the current.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/13/2023 15:24:35

As do I, Liz. Wouldn't that be wonderful? 😊

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Balroop Singh link
9/13/2023 21:25:13

This image truly breathes serenity Gwen! Well-penned!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/14/2023 14:33:42

Thank you so much, Balroop. 😊

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HJ link
9/15/2023 09:48:01

Beautiful and wise words, Gwen!

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[email protected] link
9/15/2023 17:22:11

There is nothing more to be said. Just right, Gwen <3

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Luanne link
9/15/2023 17:44:34

Gwen, this tanka is lovely. It really goes beautifully with the photo prompt.
Luanne

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Colleen Chesebro link
9/17/2023 09:58:29

Gwen, this is stunning. You totally captured the beauty of the image. 🧡

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Selma Martin
9/19/2023 02:48:06

Gwen, this is just lovely. Thanks.

And... well, a very long time ago you did for me something I haven't forgotten and wanted to reciprocate. So today I reviewed your book at the different places where I found the book. It's amazing. I also published the review on my website but couldn't ping it back to you here, so here's the link: https://selmamartin.com/a-book-review-what-redemption-by-gwen-plano-taught-me/
Thanks for writing this lovely book. I bless you.

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Sue Favia link
9/20/2023 12:26:41

Hi Gwen,

My name is Sue Favia and I am a coordinator along with Janet Hopkins and Lee Reeves of the Prose Open Mic, at the Elks Performing Arts Center, in Prescott.

We thought you might be interested in being our Featured Guest Reader to share a 15 minute excerpt from your wonderful book(s).
We would love to hear you read.

Currently, we have October 11th, and November 8th of 2023 available. We are also booking for 2024.

If you’re interested, please let me know at your earliest convenience, and I can schedule you in. I will provide further information about our program and what we will need for your publication and ads.

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month.

If you have any question, please contact me anytime.

Thank you for your consideration,
Sue

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