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Late Winter Gardens

11/14/2023

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Hello, dear blog friends.

I've a poem to share. Writer Colleen Chesebro posted another great prompt related to the season, and this one has specific instructions. All participants are to create three tankas of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables, and each tanka needs to include one of these three phrases in either the first or the fourth line: 
​#1: the first month with sleet, or #2: late winter garden, or #3: blanket by the fire.

I've chosen the second phrase: late winter garden and I use it in the fourth line. I hope it resonates with you. 

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I look forward to traveling to your blog and reading your poetry. Let's dream a bit and make it a wonderful week. Rain or shine, cold or warm, we've so much to be grateful for. 
​❤️
38 Comments
Annette Rochelle Aben
11/15/2023 04:40:32

I love the way you did this...

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 07:28:46

Thanks so much, Annette. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
11/15/2023 06:26:37

Very cool, Gwen! Love how you used the prompt as a fourth-line refrain.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 07:29:33

Thank you very much, Priscilla. It seems to fit, fortunately. 😊

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John Howell link
11/15/2023 06:27:20

A beautiful description of the peace in resting nature

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 07:30:02

Very kind of you to say. Thank you, John. 😊

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Tim Dittmer link
11/15/2023 07:12:33

Nice description of the season, Gwen. I can picture the pronghorns migrating.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 07:30:33

Thank you, Tim. They are such beautiful creatures. 😊

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Jan Sikes
11/15/2023 07:38:04

I love the way you wove this theme, Gwen. It is exquisite!

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 09:24:29

Thanks so much, Jan. I'm happy you liked it. 😊

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ben Alexander link
11/19/2023 23:46:41

I have to agree with Jan's assessment, Gwen.

The word "exquisite" is exactly the right description, I think.

Much love,
David

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Gwen M. Plano
11/20/2023 05:52:41

Thank you so much, David. ❤️

Dan Antion link
11/15/2023 08:44:37

Very nicely done, Gwen. I like the way you dealt with the prompt.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 09:25:24

Thank you, Dan. I loved the challenge. 😊

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Teagan Riordain Geneviene link
11/15/2023 09:24:29

There really is something dreamlike about your poem, Gwen. It's lovely. Hugs.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/15/2023 11:30:54

Thanks so much, Teagan. 🤗

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Karen Ingalls
11/15/2023 13:50:04

Beautifully written, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 05:54:31

Thank you very much, Karen. 🤗

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Liz Gauffreau link
11/15/2023 14:33:05

I really like how the poem ends with that last stanza.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 05:54:06

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

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Jill link
11/15/2023 16:26:46

I love this, Gwen. "silence blankets times" so beautiful! xo

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 05:53:01

Thank you, Jill. I'm glad you liked that line. ❤️

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Sue Coletta link
11/15/2023 17:13:45

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen. Loved it! 💜

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 05:52:33

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

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Joan Hall link
11/16/2023 07:18:14

Of all the poems you've written, I think this is my favorite one. Beautiful!

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 09:48:15

Oh my, Joan, thank you so much. ❤️

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D. Wallace Peach link
11/16/2023 13:13:34

How lovely, Gwen. You rose to the challenge and made it look effortless. <3 <3

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 13:54:13

Thank you, Diana. ❤️

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Mark Bozeman link
11/16/2023 15:49:55

Love the images. "Silence blankets time" is a great line!

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Gwen M. Plano
11/16/2023 17:08:48

Thank you, Mark. I'm pleased you liked that line. 😊

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Jules link
11/17/2023 12:09:09

The garden is a wonderful place to see the evolution of seasons :)

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Gwen M. Plano
11/17/2023 13:40:50

Thanks so much, Jules, I couldn't agree more.

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willowdot21 link
11/18/2023 04:49:44

Nicely done Gwen 💜💜

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Gwen M. Plano
11/18/2023 06:27:11

Thank you so much, Willow. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
11/18/2023 09:18:17

Gwen, this is really a lovely series. The late winter garden threads through so well.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/19/2023 05:07:24

Thank you, Colleen. I misread the instructions, but my error worked out well.

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[email protected] link
11/18/2023 18:19:15

Nicely done, Gwen. The gardens enjoy their rest.

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Gwen M. Plano
11/19/2023 05:08:11

Thank you so much, and you are right about the gardens - they enjoy their rest. 😊

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