March 10th

3/5/2024

Hello blog friends,

I've another poem to share. Colleen Chesebro invites us to compose a syllabic poem about the changing seasons, and I've chosen to focus on the moon's role.

On Sunday, the New Moon rises. Barely visible it announces spring and with this sense of a new beginning, people often pause and send forth their dreams. I have many, and I suspect you do to - for our beautiful planet, for those who struggle in our streets, for our collective brothers and sisters who fear for their lives, for the sick and the lonely near and wide. A new beginning, for this I pray.

My tanka:

I hope you have a wonderful week. ❤️

49 Comments

Selma

3/5/2024 05:45:14

I join with you in that beautiful prayer. Just lovely Gwen. Blessings. Xoxo, Selma Martin

Gwen M. Plano

3/5/2024 10:26:27

Thank you so much, Selma. ❤️

Mae Clair link

3/5/2024 11:22:16

A beautiful poem/prayer, Gwen. May it be heard far and wide, and rise on the wings of hope to Heaven!

Gwen M. Plano

3/5/2024 15:16:41

Thank you, dear Mae. My hope joins with yours. ❤️

Colleen Chesebro link

3/5/2024 12:09:42

Gwen, this tanka is so perfect for spring! I especially like your prayer of hope at the new moon. Happy March, Gwen. 💛

Gwen M. Plano

3/5/2024 15:17:42

Thank you, Colleen. I think we all need more hope these days, and the New Moon is a perfect catalyst. ❤️

Smitha link

3/6/2024 02:27:07

I loved this very much, Gwen. I have been feeling a heaviness lately because of everything that's happening around and being unable to do anything about it. I join you in your beautiful prayer. Just reading it was comforting.

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 03:19:59

Thank you, dear Smitha. We live in heartbreaking times, but together I believe we can lift our world. ❤️

Liz Gauffreau link

3/6/2024 05:18:55

Thank you for this prayer of hope. I share the dreams you've expressed.

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 10:00:40

Thank you, Liz. Hope you have a wonderful day. ❤️

Tim Dittmer link

3/6/2024 06:47:45

Beautiful poem, Gwen, and the hopes expressed in your prayer are heartwarming. ❤

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 10:01:33

Thank you very much, Tim. 😊

Jan Sikes

3/6/2024 07:39:05

With spring comes renewal and hope. Beautifully expressed, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 10:02:47

Thank you, Jan. We all need a little hope these days, don't we? ❤️

Priscilla Bettis link

3/6/2024 07:48:48

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Looking a the sky, day or night, does prompt me to pray.

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 10:03:27

So true, Priscilla. I find the greatest peace in doing just that. ❤️

Dale Rogerson link

3/6/2024 09:56:07

This is just so beautiful, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 10:03:59

Thank you so much, Dale. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. ❤️

Pat Garcia link

3/6/2024 10:10:15

New beginnings and I love the second and third lines.
Prayers and intentions rise
Hope stir the heavens.
It speaks of change.
Shalom shalom

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 12:35:47

Thank you, Pat. I'm very pleased you resonated with this tanka. Shalom

Balroop Singh link

3/6/2024 10:46:56

New moon and hope - what a lovely combination. Thank you for the reminder Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2024 12:36:44

Thank you, Balroop. I suspect we all need hope during this demanding year. ❤️

Thomas Wikman link

3/6/2024 13:01:31

It's a very beautiful poem on a beautiful background.

A less important side note; it seems like the blue "like" button does not work.

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 07:12:48

Thank you, Thomas, for the kind words and the info about the button. I'll see what I can do. 😊

John Howell link

3/6/2024 13:04:45

A lovely poem and prayer, Gwen. Let's hope the prayer is answered.

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 07:13:46

Thank you, John. Somehow we've got to find middle ground. Deep prayers for that possibility . . .

Yvette M Calleiro link

3/6/2024 14:01:39

That’s so beautiful, Gwen! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Yvette M Calleiro 😊
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 07:14:08

Thanks so much, Yvi. ❤️

Annette Rochelle Aben

3/6/2024 15:10:56

New season... New moon... new rocks!!

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 07:14:38

LOL - yes, new rocks as well! 😊

Karen Ingalls

3/7/2024 03:50:58

The photo is breathtaking. I love the last line: "hearts open afresh to spring."

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 07:15:23

Thank you, dear Karen. I hope you are doing well, my friend. ❤️

Rall link

3/7/2024 09:17:36

A beautiful poem sprinkled with hope !

Gwen M. Plano

3/7/2024 09:32:53

Thanks so much, Rall. 😊

Marsha link

3/7/2024 21:40:30

Hi Gwen, Birds singing do bring a hopeful feel to life. I pray your hopes are answers. :)

Gwen M. Plano

3/8/2024 04:29:00

Thank you, Marsha. If Spring can shift our fears to hope, what a relief that would be. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

3/8/2024 07:22:12

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Your prayer is moving and full of grace. I hope your prayers are answered. Hugs, my friend. <3

Gwen M. Plano

3/9/2024 10:45:06

Thanks so much, Diana. I share your hope. ❤️

Dan Antion link

3/8/2024 10:11:13

That's lovely, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

3/9/2024 10:46:01

Thank you, Dan. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 😊

Kerfe

3/8/2024 13:46:34

That new moon is filled with hope.

Gwen M. Plano

3/9/2024 10:47:08

Our world could use hope right now. Thank you, Kerfe. 😊

Sandra Cox link

3/11/2024 09:35:24

Your verse is very uplifting, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

3/12/2024 11:01:49

Thanks so much, Sandra. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

3/12/2024 00:35:00

A beautiful take on spring 🧡

Gwen M. Plano

3/12/2024 11:02:23

Thank you, Robbie. It's a beautiful time of the year. 😊

ben Alexander link

3/12/2024 10:27:13

This is so lovely and heartening, Gwen!

~David

Gwen M. Plano

3/12/2024 11:02:59

Thank you, David. I'm happy you liked it. 😊

D.L. Finn

3/13/2024 12:48:44

I love your tankas, Gwen. What a thrill to be able to watch roadrunners create thier nest! Xo

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