Life Travelers...

5/11/2021

Hello readers! It's time for another poem.

Because this is the second week of the month, author Colleen Chesebro invites writers to use synonoms of two selected words in their poem. This week the words are LIFE and MOVE.

I've chosen a challenging topic and the Butterfly Cinquaina, nine-line syllabic form (2-4-6-8-2-8-6-4-2) for my poem. I hope you like it.

19 Comments

Harmony Kent link

5/12/2021 03:42:43

This is a lovely take on the prompt and incredibly moving, Gwen :)

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 04:35:28

Thank you, Harmony. While I pack for a move across the country, all sorts of memories reappear. 💗

Karen Ingalls

5/12/2021 06:08:12

A beautifully written poem which I am sure most readers can relate to. I certainly do. The poem's required nine line use of syllables was a challenge and you met the challenge. Well-done.

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 07:34:10

Thank you so much, Karen. Somehow the image of a butterfly came to mind and thus I tried the Butterfly Cinquaina. 💗

Mae Clair link

5/12/2021 06:22:19

After reading Denise's Story Empire post today, I am in even more awe of your talent with poetry, Gwen---the fact that you can conjure such strong emotion in so few words. This was wistful and haunting.

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 07:34:56

Thank you, Mae. Moving can spur lots of emotions. 💗

john howell link

5/12/2021 06:33:39

An amazing coincidence on this prompt, Gwen. You expressed the emotions so well. 😊

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 07:36:14

Thank you, John. This was a first attempt with this poetic form but it fit my reveries. 😊

Jan Sikes

5/12/2021 06:49:57

As always, your words are well chosen and poignant, Gwen. This is beautiful and so true!

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 07:37:07

Thank you so much, Jan. Playing with words can be enlightening for me. 😊

D.L. Finn

5/12/2021 10:25:20

This is so beautifully said, Gwen and it brought me to tears. Each word is full of truth. Xo

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 12:58:10

Thank you, Denise. I'm so pleased you could relate to it. 💗

Pat Garcia link

5/12/2021 10:26:40

Hi My Dear,

Your thoughts threw me back to unfilled dreams that I hope to accomplish still. They are still precious to me, and I don't want to take unfilled dreams to my grave.

And thanks for putting your thoughts to paper. They made me take a few moments to think about my journey.

Take care.
Shalom aleichem

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 13:00:12

Thank you, dear Pat. Sometimes health issues or the unexpected can help us remember our dreams. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

5/12/2021 14:10:23

This is so beautiful, Gwen. It's hard to believe this is your first attempt at this type of poem. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. xo

Gwen M Plano

5/12/2021 16:13:59

Thank you, dear Jill. I'm a novice, but I enjoy writing verse. 💗

Colleen Chesebro link

5/16/2021 08:53:47

Having just moved cross-country from Arizona to Michigan in January, I can sympathize with you on the packing and moving part. I think your choice of butterfly cinquain (flying) is a wonderful addition to your poem. Well done, Gwen. There is a poignant sense of moving on in this poem as well. <3

Sally Cronin link

5/18/2021 08:46:02

Fabulous Gwen and so much to look forward to and good memories stay with us... enjoy the adventure...♥

Diana Peach link

5/19/2021 10:23:51

Beautiful and so poignant, Gwen. Part of getting older. Happy Travels.

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