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My Supplication

2/11/2022

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Hello blog friends! We've had some incredible evenings of recent in Northern Arizona. Even my cell phone camera can't fail when it comes to the Prescott skies. I took the photo below just two evenings ago. 

When I received author Colleen Chesebro's weekly prompt, I opted for a poem reflective of the night sky. Colleen asked that we try a new syllabic form - Abhanga. It's a 4-line stanza with the second and third line rhyming. And, the syllables are 6-6-6-4. 
 
MY SUPPLICATION
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Simple, but I hope you like it. I also invite you to try writing an Abhanga as well. Till next week, let's all look to the heavens for blessings. 

Stay well, my friends. 💗
31 Comments
Jacquie Biggar
2/11/2022 18:17:45

It's hard NOT to be inspired by that sky and your prose- lovely!

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:13:22

Thank you, Jacquie. I'm so often in awe -- and grateful. 💗

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CS Boyack
2/11/2022 20:05:01

Lovely thought.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:13:47

Thank you, Craig. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
2/11/2022 20:31:07

It's a beautiful poem. I can understand how a cloudless, gorgeous night sky would inspire poetry.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:15:35

Almost every night, the skies draw me into peace. 😊

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Selma link
2/12/2022 03:05:11

Lovely reflection, Gwen. And terrific picture. xoxo thanks.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:16:06

Thank you, Selma. Much appreciated. 😊

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
2/12/2022 04:59:31

Your simple supplication has the potential to change the world if enough people listen and join in.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:17:31

And to think...it's the same beautiful sky no matter where we stand. Thank you, Liz. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
2/12/2022 05:25:30

I absolutely love this poem, and your picture is so perfect for it. May your wish upon a star come true, Gwen. :-)

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:18:12

A hope and a prayer...for all of us. Thank you, Yvette. 💗

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Jill Weatherholt link
2/12/2022 05:47:23

Beautiful, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 06:18:32

Thank you, dear Jill. 😊

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John Howell link
2/12/2022 06:25:22

This is the time for such words, Gwen. You said them very well.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 10:24:02

Thank you, John. As tensions mount, prayer is the only way I know to respond. 💗

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Jan Sikes
2/12/2022 07:06:39

A powerful message, Gwen. Beautiful words that inspire and uplift!

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 10:24:31

Thank you so much, Jan. Very kind of you to say. 💗

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Staci Troilo link
2/12/2022 08:56:18

The photo and poem are beautiful, Gwen. Thank you for sharing.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 10:25:16

Thank you, dear Staci. Have a wonderful, baby-filled day. 💗

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D.L. Finn
2/12/2022 11:25:03

Beautiful skies and I love your words to go with it. Great thoughts to put out in this peaceful moment! Xo

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 15:49:15

Thank you, Denise. It was a lovely moment. 💗

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Mae Clair link
2/12/2022 12:09:35

That sky is stunning. And your poem is as well, Gwen. Both speak volumes related to the world today. Thank you for the inspiring messages in photo and prose.

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 15:49:56

Thank you so much, Mae. 💗

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mark bierman link
2/12/2022 12:31:46

An inspiring poem against a wondrous and beautiful backdrop. Well done, Gwen. :)

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Gwen Plano
2/12/2022 15:50:16

Thank you very much, Mark. Blessings....

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Natalie link
2/12/2022 17:13:07

Beautiful sky and words, Gwen. Thank for sharing this with us.

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theindieshe link
2/13/2022 04:29:50

Beautiful words!
We all need peace in this world

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Colleen link
2/13/2022 10:01:42

Gwen, your Abhanga poetry captured our reality so perfectly. With everything going on in the world... we need more love and acceptance. What a beautiful photo. I like the comment above: that we all live under that same sky. <3

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Laura
2/14/2022 02:24:33

A simple message - hoping it's heard, Gwen 🤭

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Harmony Kent link
2/14/2022 04:08:53

Beautiful and heartfelt, Gwen. I love this 💕🙂

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