Happy New Year!

12/26/2023

Hello, blog friends!

I hope you had a truly wonderful Christmas. The holidays seem particularly special this year, don't they? With so much confusion in our world, each indication of peace, joy, or love is deeply appreciated.

I've another poem to share. This week Colleen Chesebro invites us to write an Abhanga - a three stanza poem of 4 lines each, with syllables of 6-6-6-4 and with lines 2 and 3 rhyming. Participants are expected to include a seasonal word or phrase in each stanza. I've highlighted my selected words.

I hope you enjoy this poem. It's my first attempt at this Korean structure. Thumbs up or down, it was fun to create.

I sincerely wish you a very Happy New Year. Let's cheer in 2024 and claim it for prosperity. We deserve it, don't you agree?
❤️ Gwen

29 Comments

Mae Clair link

12/26/2023 16:50:20

Wow, I think you really rocked that form, Gwen. And the message in the poem is heartfelt. Beautifully done!

Gwen M. Plano

12/26/2023 18:59:13

Thank you so much, Mae. I hope your Christmas was filled with love and joy . . . and I hope the New Year is an extension of that blessing. ❤️

Karen Ingalls

12/27/2023 05:35:05

This appears to be one of the most difficult poetry challenges, but you "nailed it." The last phrase is powerful: :...offers us precious breath we decide life or death by our choices."
Well done and Happy New Year to you also.

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 08:41:38

Thank you, dear Karen. I'm hoping this upcoming year is uneventfully calm. 🤗

Dan Antion link

12/27/2023 05:43:16

Very well done, Gwen. It's funny, when I read your description of the format for the poem, I can't imagine what it will look like. When I see it, it's an ah-ha moment.

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season - Happy New Year!

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 08:43:27

Thanks so much, Dan. I've gotten behind on reading blogs, but I'll be catching up soon. The Christmas break was a needed one for all of us, I think. All the best to you in this New Year. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

12/27/2023 06:19:55

Oo, I like this Korean poem form! I enjoyed your poem too!

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 08:45:14

Thanks, Priscilla. I wrote my poem, then realized I was supposed to have L2 and L3 rhyming. So, I rewrote it, but kept the intent the same. It's an interesting form. 😊

John Howell link

12/27/2023 06:35:23

I can see how difficult this form could be but in your hands looks like child's play. Excellent job, Gwen. Happy New Year to you.

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 08:46:53

Thanks so much, John. I'm glad it looked like child's play, because I struggled a bit. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

12/27/2023 07:42:16

Very nice poem that is full of wisdom, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 08:47:39

Thank you, Tim. The form was a bit of a hurdle, but I'm pleased it worked out. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

12/27/2023 10:05:35

Excellent poem, Gwen, particularly the last two lines!!

Gwen M. Plano

12/27/2023 12:24:54

Thanks so much, Liz. Hope you and yours enjoy the New Year. 🤗

[email protected] link

12/27/2023 15:25:50

That last one really strikes home for me. It is all about our choices.

Gwen M. Plano

12/28/2023 15:31:04

Thank you, Ms. Jade. We think alike. 😊

[email protected] link

12/29/2023 12:17:16

You're welcome. Happy New Year and to Good Choices in 2024.

Yvette M Calleiro link

12/28/2023 08:39:37

This is beautiful, Gwen! You did a great job with this form.

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

Gwen M. Plano

12/28/2023 15:31:49

Thank you, Yvette. It was complicated for me, but I enjoyed it in the end. ❤️

Ange link

12/28/2023 09:43:07

Gwen you made the form look easy - great verses 💞

Gwen M. Plano

12/28/2023 15:32:14

Thank you, Ange. Very kind of you to say. ❤️

Colleen link

12/31/2023 12:57:03

Gwen, your abhanga poems are fabulous! Your series created a special message for the new year! You've rocked this form! Happy New Year blessings to you! 💗

Gwen M. Plano

12/31/2023 13:32:46

Thanks so much, Colleen! Happy New Year to you as well. ❤️

David 'ben Alexander' Bogomolny link

1/1/2024 00:41:20

Gwen,

Your New Year's Eve poem is like a breath of fresh air, blending hope, unity, and the power of choice. The vivid imagery and the rhythmic flow make it a captivating and thought-provoking read. Nicely done!

~David

Gwen M. Plano

1/1/2024 07:28:55

Thank you so much, David. Very kind of you to say. Happy New Year! ❤️

willowdot21 link

1/2/2024 08:19:49

A beautiful and inspiring poem for the new year 💜💜💜

Gwen M. Plano

1/5/2024 10:58:04

Thank you so much, Willow. ❤️

D. Wallace Peach link

1/3/2024 08:13:17

This is beautiful, Gwen. It doesn't seem like the form was challenging for you at all. I love your vision for the new year. May we choose love, happiness, and peace. <3

Gwen M. Plano

1/5/2024 10:58:52

Thank you, Diana. Against all odds, I'm hopeful for the new year. ❤️

Happy New Year!

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