Everyday Treasures

10/15/2024

Hello, blog friends ~

It's Tanka Tuesday, and poet Selma Martin has a special prompt for interested participants. She asks that we use synonyms for these two words in our poem: mindless and humdrum.

I've focused on the morning light. Daily, I am moved by the silence that accompanies this early morning experience, and almost without fail, I see that which I didn't see the day before. My tanka uses these synonyms to capture the experience - daydreaming, everyday, and treadmills.

I hope you enjoy it.

Have a wonderful day, dear friends. Even amidst the craziness in which we live, there's extraordinary beauty. Let's escape into that miracle. ❤️

38 Comments

willowdot21 link

10/15/2024 08:34:11

I love the early hours where I am on my own and do not have to share my thoughts or presence with anyone.
I really feel your beautiful Tanka. 💜💜

Gwen

10/15/2024 10:58:39

Thank you so much, Willow. The morning hours offer wonderful alone time. ❤️

kittysverses

10/15/2024 10:36:26

Beautiful Tanka. :)

Gwen

10/15/2024 10:59:03

Thank you, Kitty. I'm glad you liked it. 🌞

Eugi link

10/15/2024 16:10:47

This is lovely, Gwen. I love the early morning hours.

Gwen

10/16/2024 06:43:00

Thank you, Eugi. I love the quiet of early mornings -- very soothing for the soul. 🌞

Kaye Lynne Booth link

10/15/2024 18:28:53

Hi Gwen,

Lovely poem.

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Gwen

10/16/2024 07:01:21

Thank you, Kaye, for your lovely words and your gift. I look forward to reading the collection! 🌞

Selma

10/15/2024 18:34:28

Mornings are the best. And what I love about the stage I’m in now is how I get to tone down the speed and volume of my mornings. This is what I found in this lovely tanka, Gwen. Tranquility. In the ordinary that’s oh so extraordinary. Just so lovely. Thanks for joining.

Gwen

10/16/2024 07:03:02

Oh my, you've beautifully captured the early morning -- tranquility. Thank you, Selma. ❤️

Tim Dittmer link

10/16/2024 06:34:43

Beautiful picture and poem, Gwen. 💖

Gwen

10/16/2024 07:06:02

Thank you so much, Tim. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🌞

Jan Sikes

10/16/2024 08:18:26

A lovely poem, Gwen. The stillness of morning is so peaceful and you are right, in that stillness, we can see things we might otherwise miss.

Gwen

10/16/2024 13:24:40

Thank you, Jan. I often encounter nature's creatures. On this morning's walk, I encountered two coyotes, and I backstepped quickly. 🌞

John howell link

10/16/2024 08:45:28

There is magic in the morning and you captured it well, Gwen.

Gwen

10/16/2024 13:25:25

Thanks so much, John. It is a magical time of the day -- always leaves me refreshed. 🌞

Liz Gauffreau link

10/16/2024 09:34:08

I love your tanka, Gwen! Each new day truly is a gift to celebrate.

Gwen

10/16/2024 13:26:25

So true, Liz. In the fresh morning air, my worries fall to the side. 🌞

D.L. Finn

10/16/2024 10:13:04

Beautiful mornings. Offer so much hope, Gwen. Beautifully captured. Xo

Gwen

10/16/2024 13:27:05

So true, Denise -- so much hope. Thank you. 🌞

Jacqui Murray link

10/16/2024 12:00:47

I love my treadmill.

Gwen

10/16/2024 13:28:04

LOL...It must be fun, and if it faces a window, it offers an extra delight. 🌞

Jacqui link

10/18/2024 07:54:35

Well, the window is to the side. It faces a TV where I can mirror the book I'm reading from Kindle. Time flies by when I'm reading and treading!

Annette Aben

10/16/2024 14:46:53

surely makes one appreciate waking up

Gwen

10/16/2024 16:25:53

What a lovely summary! Hugs...😘

Priscilla Bettis link

10/16/2024 17:19:23

You've captured the joy of morning, Gwen. I love it!

Gwen

10/16/2024 18:27:40

Thanks so much, Priscilla. It's my favorite time of the day. 🌞

Thomas Wikman link

10/16/2024 21:08:05

That is a very beautiful poem and a beautiful picture to go with it.

Gwen

10/17/2024 06:40:48

Thank you, Thomas. I'm so pleased you liked it. Have a wonderful day! 🌞

Balroop Singh link

10/18/2024 12:19:03

I love dawn and the light it brings every day. Your choice to words to describe this beauty is awesome, Gwen. 🤗

Gwen

10/19/2024 12:59:19

Thank you so much, Balroop. It's the best time of the day. 🌞

msjadeli link

10/18/2024 13:36:37

I'm not a morning person, but I can certainly appreciate that picture you took. Breathtakingly beautiful!

Gwen

10/19/2024 13:00:24

Thank you, Ms. Jade. I wish I could sleep in, but I awaken before the sunrise every day. 🌞

Dan Antion link

10/19/2024 15:27:18

I love walking early while the sun is still rising, Gwen. You're right when you say you can see something different every day. I hope you're having a nice weekend.

Gwen

10/20/2024 15:23:51

Thank you so much, Dan. It's been a restful weekend. I hope yours was as well. 🌞

Jules link

10/20/2024 15:00:34

Yes, everymorning - I refill my birdfeeders - and find new vistas to gander upon. I walk the length of my yard and enjoy the play of light and shadow and listen to the morning song of the birds.

Gwen

10/20/2024 15:25:00

So lovely, Jules. Thank you for sharing your morning bliss. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

10/21/2024 16:21:47

That is so beautiful and peaceful, Gwen! I needed that moment. Great poem!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)

http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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