Morning brew

4/16/2024

Hello, blog friends.

I've another syllabic poem to share - a three haiku response to a painting. Writer Colleen Chesebro posted the image below by Kaoru Yamaha and invited a poetic response.

I've used several seasonal phrases such as shades of glory and swaying in the breeze to capture an early morning experience. Wouldn't it be fun to share a cup of coffee at this lovely site?

Do you have a special location where you sip and dream? I'd love to hear where that might be. One of the places I enjoy might surprise you. It's Panera Bread in Prescott, AZ. This fast-food chain is located high on a hill overlooking much of the area. The mountains and the change of seasons are particularly glorious from this elevation and always capture my imagination.

I hope you have a wonderful week and find time to revel in the morning light. ❤️

36 Comments

Mae Clair link

4/16/2024 12:32:27

I would love to disappear into that photo for a few hours, especially after reading your enchanting verses. Just lovely, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

4/16/2024 14:03:02

Thank you so much, Mae. I'd love to join you there. 😊

Marsha link

4/16/2024 16:40:01

The kissing blossoms, and bouquets of coffee give this picture the exact publicity it needs to draw in a world of visitors. :) Well done, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

4/16/2024 18:50:05

Thanks so much, Marsha. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

4/17/2024 04:47:56

Your haiku verses paired with the prompt painting are the perfect way to start my day!

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 07:15:50

Thanks, Liz. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem.

Priscilla Bettis link

4/17/2024 05:59:36

Your poem made me smile, Gwen. Wouldn't that be a lovely place to write?!

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 07:16:41

So true, Priscilla. It would be a lovely place to write. Thank you, I'm smiling too.

Tim Dittmer link

4/17/2024 06:24:45

Your words certainly add to the beauty of the painting, Gwen! Beautiful!

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 07:17:15

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

John Howell link

4/17/2024 09:50:50

I would like to share a cup at that location. My favorite coffee spot is the back porch when the weather co-operates. The annual flowers and Magnolia are very peaceful and lovely.

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 13:37:15

The back porch sounds lovely, John - weather permitting. You have a beautiful backyard.

Teagan Riordain Geneviene link

4/17/2024 10:01:39

Toasting you with my (2nd cup of) morning coffee, Gwen. Such enchanting poems. The picture proved to be great inspiration for you.
I tried to remember a "sip and dream" place to share with you, but I came up empty. I've never really felt comfortable enough when I'm out to relax doing that. But I do like the idea of it. Cheers and hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 13:39:01

Thanks, Teagan. I'm pleased you enjoyed the poems. Maybe we can create an imaginary "sip and dream" spot to meet. 😊

Jan Sikes

4/17/2024 10:01:58

I love this! Bouquets of coffee is tantalizing, as is the photo and the verse. I always look forward to my morning coffee wherever I am!

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 13:39:36

Morning brew - wherever - sounds good to me as well, Jan. Thank you.

Thomas Wikman link

4/17/2024 13:18:22

That is a beautiful poem and a beautiful site. I would love to have coffee there. My wife and I often go to Neuhaus café here in Dallas. It is nice. They have coffee, desserts, breakfast, food items, candy and lots of chocolate. However, they are located in a shopping plaza so it is not very beautiful or romantic. But there are places in Breckenridge, Colorado, where we like ski, and in northern Sweden that are beautiful and have great view. However, we don't get to go very often to those.

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 13:41:32

Wow, you've some exotic sites for sipping, Thomas. I can picture how beautiful each of the places must be. Thank you!

Annette Rochelle Aben

4/17/2024 14:33:35

charming coffee cafe in verse and vision

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 17:39:52

Thanks, Annette. 😊

Pete Springer link

4/17/2024 16:02:51

Terrific stuff, Gwen. I especially like the line regarding blossoms swaying in the wind and briefly meeting for a kiss.

Gwen M. Plano

4/17/2024 17:40:29

Thank you, Pete, for the kind words. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

Dan Antion link

4/17/2024 17:41:13

I am always impress with you manage to capture the beauty of the photo and express it in your poetry.

Gwen M. Plano

4/18/2024 08:38:47

Thanks so much, Dan. You've made my day!

Balroop Singh link

4/18/2024 09:31:13

Gwen, your words make the picture come alive. I felt I was sitting on one of those chairs!

Gwen M. Plano

4/21/2024 15:18:49

Thank you so much, Balroop. Your words please me immensely. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

4/19/2024 11:13:40

Hi Gwen, this is such a delightful poem. I felt like I was their, part of the spring morning.

Gwen M. Plano

4/21/2024 15:19:28

Thank you, Robbie. Wouldn't it be fun to meet at a place like this? 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

4/19/2024 12:22:24

Gwen, I love your haiku! When I saw this painting, all I could think of was how lovely it would be to write in this spot. I remember several spots in Prescott that had great views of the area. Enjoy the spring! 🌸

Gwen M. Plano

4/21/2024 15:20:39

Thank you, Colleen. It is a lovely painting - perfect for inspiring a poem or two. 😊

JadeLi link

4/19/2024 15:35:29

Gwen, bouquets of coffee in morning light sounds just right. Coffee in this place would be perfect. Imagining being in my bath robe and fuzzy slippers at one of the tables.

My favorite spot for drinking coffee is on my couch, which looks out on the day through a window and a slider. My 2 cats always join me as I sip.

Gwen M. Plano

4/21/2024 15:21:47

That sounds so cozy and mystical, Jade. I love your favorite spot! 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

4/20/2024 09:56:44

Beautiful haikus, Gwen! It sounds like the most serene place. My sip and dream spot is the beach. The sound of the birds and the waves just relaxes me. :-)

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

Gwen M. Plano

4/21/2024 15:23:02

If I lived near the beach, it would be my go-to place as well, Yvette. I can get lost in the sounds and the breeze off the ocean. 😊

willowdot21 link

4/23/2024 01:35:14

Your words paint a better scene than even the painting can portray. Thank you for lifting my day 💜

Selma Martin

4/24/2024 22:39:33

Enchanting image.
Enchanting words.
How gorgeous the combination. Thanks Gwen

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