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6/22/2020

This week Author Suzanne Burke uses a photo of a marionette for her "Fiction in A Flash Challenge." If you are interested, please go to her website for details and suggestions.

My contribution is a Tanka poem, a 31 syllable poem known for its five lines of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables. The photo prompt is the figure in the bottom left corner.

22 Comments

john howell link

6/23/2020 07:56:18

A beautiful interpretation of the prompt, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

6/23/2020 11:55:25

Thank you, John. I'm happy you liked it.

Karen Ingalls link

6/23/2020 08:41:27

Wonderful! I love how you put the two figures together symbolizing the words in the Tanka poem.

Gwen Plano

6/23/2020 11:56:04

Thank you, Karen. It was fun to create. ♥

D.L. Finn

6/23/2020 11:31:04

I love how you took the darkness and offered hope. I have never tried a Tanka, but have always meant to. You inspired to give it a try.

Gwen Plano

6/23/2020 11:56:49

Thank you, Denise. You'll be great at it, because you are a beautiful poet. ♥

Jan Sikes

6/23/2020 11:55:23

A beautiful way to show an incredible transformation, Gwen! I had to wonder at your word, "steel," as it could also have a strong meaning in the poem. But, if it's theft, it would be "steal." Just wondering. Great use of the prompt!

Gwen Plano

6/23/2020 12:04:41

Oh my goodness, thanks for catching that for me, Jan. ♥ Big hugs!

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

6/23/2020 12:02:21

An excellent tanka, Gwen. One of my favourite forms of poetry.

Gwen Plano

6/23/2020 12:05:10

Thank you for much, Roberta. ♥

Suzanne Burke link

6/23/2020 15:51:13

A wonderful Tanka, Gwen! Thanks so much for contributing again, my friend. The entries will be posted on my site on Thursday, June 25th.

Gwen Plano

6/24/2020 10:43:25

Thank you, dear Soooz. I appreciated the challenge and had fun creating the Tanka. Big hugs. ♥

Natalie Ducey link

6/24/2020 09:02:42

Powerful and inspiring, Gwen. Thanks so much for sharing another gem with us. xo

Gwen Plano

6/24/2020 10:44:05

Thank you, dear Natalie. Blessings to you. ♥

Miriam Hurdle link

6/24/2020 11:42:09

I liked how a short poem tells a positive story with happy ending, Gwen. Well done!

Gwen Plano

6/24/2020 17:05:00

Thank you so much, Miriam. ♥

Vashti Q link

6/25/2020 07:23:59

Beautiful Tanka, Gwen. It has a powerful message.👏😀💕

Gwen Plano

6/25/2020 19:21:03

Thank you, dear Vashti. ♥

Mark Bierman link

6/25/2020 07:51:48

Well done, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

6/25/2020 19:21:27

Thank you so much, Mark.

Jill Weatherholt link

6/26/2020 04:44:36

Beautiful, Gwen! I love this!

Gwen Plano

7/1/2020 18:25:03

Thank you so much, Jill. ♥

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