Running Freely

4/17/2025

Hello, blog friends.

In our area, children run freely under the Spring sun. The long winter has passed, and joy abounds. My poem reflects on the season and the dance of time. Selma hosts Tanka Tuesday this week, and she invites writers to capture movement.

Perhaps you'd like to join in the fun. If so, take a peek at the instructions and add your poem. It's a fun challenge and with Easter fast approaching, we've much to celebrate.

Here's my contribution:

Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends. Let's all run freely -- if only in our dreams. 🌞

26 Comments

Liz Gauffreau link

4/18/2025 05:48:52

I LOVE this poem!! I reminder that feeling of running free well.

Gwen M. Plano

4/18/2025 08:22:53

Oh, I'm so happy you enjoyed running freely as a child. What fun, right? Thank you, Liz.

violet link

4/18/2025 06:29:36

The joy of youth! So nicely done.

Gwen M. Plano

4/18/2025 08:23:29

Thanks so much, Violet.

Priscilla Bettis link

4/18/2025 06:49:17

I love running with airplane arms with my young grandson. Your poem made me smile, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

4/18/2025 08:24:11

So sweet, Priscilla. Thank you for sharing that experience with us.

D.L. Finn

4/18/2025 08:28:34

Love this, Gwen :) Nothing like that freedom! Happy Easter! xo

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:35:15

Happy Easter too you as well, Denise. 🤗

Dan Antion link

4/18/2025 08:35:29

This brings back so many pleasant memories, Gwen. The perfect things to think about today. Thank you.

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:36:25

Thanks so much, Dan. Watching children play opens the heart, doesn't it? 😊

Timothy W. Dittmer link

4/18/2025 09:14:21

Wonderful poem, Gwen, and the picture adds to its beauty.

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:36:59

Thank you, Tim. Have a wonderful weekend.

Yvette M Calleiro link

4/18/2025 09:14:48

I love this poem, Gwen! You captured childhood perfectly!

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

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:37:30

Thanks so much, Yvette. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Jacqui Murray link

4/18/2025 09:49:19

Those were the days. I never let my kids run freely so I am thrilled you are comfortable enough to allow it. I'm more paranoid than most. It's worked out, but ...

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:39:23

We lived in areas that were safe to run and play, so I did not worry about them. If I were in a city, I probably would do the same as you, Jacqui. 😊

john howell link

4/18/2025 11:03:06

A wonderful post, Gwen. Makes me want to play airplane in a field. Have a lovely Easter.

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:40:28

Wouldn't that be fun! Happy Easter to you as well, John.

Thomas Wikman link

4/18/2025 21:23:31

It is a beautiful poem that brings back childhood memories.

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:41:30

We were so much freer then, weren't we? These days, we all seem to worry about most everything. Thank you, Thomas, for the visit and share. 😊

Jan Sikes

4/19/2025 15:36:34

What a light-hearted and uplifting poem, Gwen! I can hear the giggles!

Gwen M. Plano

4/19/2025 16:42:06

Thanks so much, Jan. Your comment brings a smile. 😊

Suzanne link

4/20/2025 10:14:02

We don't realise just how much freedom we have when we are young, until we look back....💞

Colleen link

4/20/2025 16:50:12

Gwen: Your poem brought a smile to my face! I remember running and playing like this as a child. That feeling of freedom, the wind in your hair, and the warmth of spring are just what I needed. 🧡

Selma Martin

4/23/2025 05:35:29

great harbingers of a new season, the children are. Their jollity is admirable. Welcome, welcome spring they seem to say. And if spring is not ready, they wake her up with their cheer. I love it. Thanks for writing this beauty, Gwen. Thanks, always.

willow link

4/24/2025 12:54:52

I love your poem ...the airplane like movement is one all children do ....and some never stop loving planes . I hope you can see his joy.

https://youtube.com/shorts/41LU_MS4Qbg?si=NnCZCyshTPuVnTV5

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