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Over the stretches of time - #TankaTuesday

2/22/2022

Hello dear blog friends! It's #TankaTuesday, poetry day. As usual, my post is a response to author Colleen Chesebro's weekly prompt. Today she invited poet Ken Gierke to choose a theme. He selected the word TRANSITIONS. With that in mind, participants can select which syllabic form they'd like to use.

My poem is a traditional Haiku of syllables 5-7-5. And were I to give it a title, it would be TIME.

I hope you enjoy it, and I also hope you decide to submit a poem as well.

Enjoy the week, maybe some special memories, and stay well dear friends. 🧡

49 Comments

Colleen link

2/22/2022 09:23:36

Gwen, this is a wonderful senryu. Your image is perfect for this poem, making it a haiga. The best part is that both the photo and your senryu can standalone. You don't need the photo to connect with your words. <3

Remember, we write senryu about the human response to the world around them—especially love. Haiku, are straight up nature related. It took me a long time to get those two right. LOL! <3

Gwen Plano

2/22/2022 15:06:05

Thank you so much Colleen. I so appreciate your guidance. 💗

Harmony Kent link

2/22/2022 09:44:49

Brilliantly done, Gwen. Beautiful 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

2/22/2022 15:06:32

Thank you so much, dear Harmony. 💗

Joan Hall link

2/22/2022 19:25:03

A lovely haiku, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/22/2022 19:38:50

Thanks so much, Joan. 😊

Mae Clair link

2/23/2022 03:59:32

Oh, that's perfect, Gwen. I love it!

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 05:45:27

Thank you, Mae. A simple response. 😊

Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack link

2/23/2022 04:24:48

Hi,

I like the title. It takes time to create memories that quiet the heart.
Expressive and poignant are your lines.
Excellent.
Shalom aleichem

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 05:46:45

Thank you so much, Pat. "Quiet the heart" - a perfect phrase. 😊

Karen Ingalls

2/23/2022 04:35:30

Beautiful, enchanting, and poignant. Loved it.

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 05:47:17

Thank you, dear Karen. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

2/23/2022 04:46:39

Very sensual, Gwen, I love it!

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 05:47:55

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

John Howell link

2/23/2022 06:22:04

A terrific poem and lovely memory, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:04:38

Thank you, John. Memories to be cherished for sure. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

2/23/2022 07:14:50

This is beautiful, Gwen. xo

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:04:56

Thanks so much, Jill. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

2/23/2022 08:01:28

Very nicely done! (Averting my eyes now . . . )

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:05:44

Thank you, Liz. I think I'm blushing. 😊

Jan Sikes

2/23/2022 09:27:09

Oh, that first steamy night. What a memory that is! Beautiful!

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:06:17

Thank you, Jan. A delight for sure... 😊

Staci Troilo link

2/23/2022 09:27:14

Lovely poem, Gwen. 💕

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:06:41

Thanks so much, Staci. 😊

D.L. Finn

2/23/2022 11:29:34

I loved this senyru, Gwen. It was full of longing and sweet memories.

Gwen Plano

2/23/2022 13:07:09

Thank you, dear Denise. 💗

Balroop Singh link

2/23/2022 16:57:31

Perfect! Thanks for sharing the most precious memory Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/24/2022 06:00:48

Thank you so much, Balroop. 😊

Marcia Meara link

2/25/2022 07:40:28

Just beautiful, Gwen (as always!) And perfect for the image, too! :D <3

Gwen Plano

2/25/2022 11:37:02

Thank you so much, dear Marcia. 💗

D. Avery link

2/25/2022 10:21:25

Good memories ease the transitions over time. Beautiful poem.

Gwen Plano

2/25/2022 11:41:16

Thank you, D. Much appreciated. 💗

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/26/2022 15:27:24

Such a sweet picture and beautiful poem, Gwen! I love that you chose that memory to display. ;-)

Gwen Plano

2/27/2022 08:37:55

Thank you so much, Yvette. Precious for sure. 💗

ben Alexander link

2/27/2022 12:51:36

OMGosh! This is <strong>so</strong> <EM>sweet,</em> Gwen!

-David

Gwen Plano

2/28/2022 10:59:54

Thanks so much, David. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

2/28/2022 02:43:14

Very nice, Gwen

Gwen Plano

2/28/2022 11:00:15

Thank you, Robbie. Much appreciated.

sally cronin link

2/28/2022 09:10:08

That is lovely Gwen very sweet ♥

Gwen Plano

2/28/2022 11:00:37

Thank you, Sally. 💗

Diana Peach link

2/28/2022 09:33:15

How lovely, Gwen. The image you chose to accompany the poem is wonderful. Your post exudes love. <3

Gwen Plano

2/28/2022 11:01:00

Thank you so much, Diana. 💗

Jacqui Murray link

2/28/2022 18:25:50

The words--and the image are gorgeous. Is that a picture you took? Where is that?

Gwen Plano

3/2/2022 07:49:34

Thank you, Jacqui. It's a photo from Canva, but it reminds me so much of Arizona, where I currently live. 💗

mark bierman link

3/4/2022 14:08:44

Beautiful photo and poetry. Well done, Gwen.

Jan Sikes

6/9/2022 19:23:39

So beautiful, Gwen!

Priscilla Bettis link

6/9/2022 20:25:33

I love those kind of memories that can still make seasoned lovers blush.

Yvette M Calleiro link

6/10/2022 04:48:34

Beautifully written, Gwen! And I love the picture as well. :-)

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

6/10/2022 05:30:32

I particularly like "memory flares." Well done!

Over the stretches of time - #TankaTuesday

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