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Kisses sweet...

1/3/2023

38 Comments

 
Hello blog friends,

Author Colleen M. Chesebro posted a new #TankaTuesday challenge today. She asked that we use a synonym for new and experience in our poem. I played around with that idea a bit and created a tanka that suggests both. 

I hope you enjoy this lighthearted effort. ❤️ 

​Have a fantastic day! 
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38 Comments
Dan Antion link
1/4/2023 04:58:26

Love that photo - best kisses. You did a nice job on this, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:17:14

Thanks so much, Dan. I'm smiling! 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
1/4/2023 06:00:59

I enjoyed your lighthearted tanka, although I must say that husband kisses are much sweeter than dog kisses.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:18:14

Yep, I agree. Thank you, Liz, for the reminder. 😄

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Staci Troilo link
1/4/2023 06:40:59

Aww. I love that, Gwen. Excellent take on the prompt.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:18:43

Thank you, Staci. It was a fun one to work with. 🤗

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Priscilla Bettis link
1/4/2023 07:36:19

A happy tanka. Kisses from loved ones (including doggies!) are awesome!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:20:14

Yes, and that includes slobbery little grandkids. Their kisses are incredibly awesome. ❤️

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Jill Weatherholt link
1/4/2023 08:25:41

So sweet, Gwen! The world needs more kisses!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:21:11

Thank you, Jill. We absolutely need more kisses in our world today. 😊

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john howell link
1/4/2023 08:33:18

Such a fun poem, Gwen. Not sure about the dog kisses being sweet, but fun just the same.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:22:14

Thank you, John. The photo tugged at my heartstrings...slobbers and all. 😄

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Joan Hall link
1/4/2023 08:51:50

I love that, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:23:01

Thank you, Joan. It was a fun one to write. 😊

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Yvette M Calliero link
1/4/2023 09:23:11

I love it, Gwen! I am really hoping to write a poem this week. I've opened Colleen's page and just need to make time to write it. Fingers crossed! :-)

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:24:48

Fingers crossed on your behalf, Yvette. Some days are extra busy, so patience or levity is needed. 🤗 Happy New Year to you and yours.

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Harmony Kent link
1/4/2023 09:31:36

Beautiful, Gwen 💕🙂

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:25:07

Thank you, Harmony. 😊

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MaeClair link
1/4/2023 11:12:41

That makes me smile, Gwen---both the photo and your Tanka! :)

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2023 12:25:34

Ahh, thank you, Mae. It's a fun one. 😊

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ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link
1/4/2023 14:26:52

love and transformation, 2 of my favorite things.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/5/2023 08:10:44

We think alike, Ms. Jade. Thank you.

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ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link
1/8/2023 13:16:17

You're welcome.

Jan Sikes
1/4/2023 15:34:24

A lovely Tanka, Gwen. It is a great response to the prompt!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/5/2023 08:12:56

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

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Jacquie Biggar link
1/4/2023 17:16:22

Puppy dog kisses are the best! Love this sweet poem, Gwen, it's full of light <3

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Gwen M. Plano
1/5/2023 08:11:26

Yep, as slobbery as they are, they fill the heart. ❤️

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Karen Ingalls
1/5/2023 03:49:54

Week after week, I am amazed at and deeply enjoy your poems. This week's Tanka is no exception. Well-done!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/5/2023 08:12:07

Thank you, dear Karen. I'm so happy you like the poems. Big hugs. 🤗

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Colleen: Word Craft Poetry link
1/5/2023 09:17:07

I love this sweet uplifting tanka poem, Gwen. Those doggy kisses are always welcome. (Kitty kisses, too). Happy New Year!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/5/2023 13:56:08

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

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ben Alexander link
1/8/2023 10:19:50

This tanka is the very definition of sweet, Gwen!

Lovely :-)

Sincerely,
David

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Gwen M. Plano
1/10/2023 12:44:17

Ahh, thank you, David. 🤗

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D. Wallace Peach link
1/8/2023 10:47:54

Aww. I love the poem, Gwen, and the image adds a whole new dimension. Dogs, kids, loved ones... kisses are wonderful.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/10/2023 12:45:59

So, so true, Diana. Thank you for the lovely comment. 😊

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Lisa link
1/9/2023 12:00:02

That is so heartwarming! I love my doggy kisses, pure love.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/10/2023 12:44:56

So true, Lisa, pure love. ❤️

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Jules link
1/11/2023 07:49:18

Too cute. I had an In-law four footed cat bite my lip... but I knew it was a love bite. Now I'm just careful of how close to my face I hold that cat!!

Happy New Year!!

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