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Memories Gather

10/23/2024

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Hello, blog friends ~ 

I'm home a little earlier than expected and have a poem to share.

Lisa Fox (aka JadeLi) offered the prompt this week for Tanka Tuesday. She used a random word generator to form a list from which participants were asked to create a poem. She suggested we include at least three of the words in our poems. Here are the words (mine are in bold): wave, bite, down, soon, dune, sail, do, woman, farm, eight, ate, two, study, new, step, castle, short, car, listen, smell, the, garden, speak.
 
I feel reflective these days, so my poetic contribution involves looking back through time. I hope you'll join me on this walk by the beach . . .
PicturePhoto from Canva

Have a wonderful rest of the week. I hope to visit your blogs over the next few days. 🌞
24 Comments
Dan Antion link
10/24/2024 04:08:46

That's beautiful, Gwen. I think autumn is the perfect season to reflect on the past.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:24:52

Thank you, Dan. I couldn't agree more -- autumn evokes reflection. 🌞

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Kerfe
10/24/2024 06:38:44

The ocean never grows old.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:25:28

Constant renewal -- beautiful insight Kerfe. 🌞

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Tim Dittmer link
10/24/2024 07:15:52

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Reflecting on the past can be wonderful.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:27:07

Thanks so much, Tim. Sometimes reflection opens doors to our heart. 🌞

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willow link
10/24/2024 07:37:47

A wonderful walk through time Gwen. I have to admit that everytime I walk a beach I do the same . The sound the smells and the waves around my feet and I am transported in time and space .
You have written a beautiful conduit 💜💜

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:28:22

Aww, thank you, Willow. Yep, the smells/waves/feeling of sand at my feet -- transports me through time. 🌞

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Jan Sikes
10/24/2024 07:40:43

Beautiful and poignant, Gwen.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:28:39

Thank you so much, Jan. 🌞

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Priscilla Bettis link
10/24/2024 07:49:27

This is a romantic, reflective poem. Love it!

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Gwen
10/24/2024 09:29:08

Thanks so much, Priscilla. 🌞

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msjadeli link
10/24/2024 11:11:58

It's such pleasant respite to visit special moments from the past. Beautiful tanka, Gwen, and great pic.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 14:07:14

Thank you so much, Lisa. 🌞

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John Howell link
10/24/2024 11:34:06

Reflections are more frequent the closer we get to the end of the runway. I enjoyed the walk on the beach.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 14:01:18

So true, John, and that's a wonderful way to describe the journey. 🌞

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Jacqui Murray link
10/24/2024 13:44:51

Such a peacefulness to your words.

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Gwen
10/24/2024 14:07:59

You've prompted a smile, Jacqui. Thank you so much. 🌞

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Balroop Singh link
10/25/2024 12:22:54

Lovely thoughts, Gwen. Memory lane offers the most pleasant journey!

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Gwen
10/26/2024 10:32:59

Thank you, Balroop. It is a poignant journey. ❤️

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Colleen link
10/25/2024 13:52:53

It's that time of year, Gwen. I've been reflecting too! Your poem is a lovely reminder for us all.

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Gwen
10/26/2024 10:33:40

Definitely "that time of year". . . thank you, Colleen. 🌞

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Yvette M Calleiro link
10/26/2024 14:40:30

I love this poem, Gwen! The beach is the perfect place for remembering great moments.

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

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Gwen
10/26/2024 19:36:26

It sure is. Thank you, Yvette. 🌞

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