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Secrets of the heart

10/23/2020

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Each week author Suzanne Burke provides a writing prompt. This is her 22nd week for a Fiction In A Flash Challenge and the image is an old diary.

I've decided to respond via a Tanka poem, which has 5-7-5-7-7 syllables. Perhaps you have a story you'd like to share or a poem or a thought. If so, please click on Suzanne's name and you'll travel to her website where she will welcome you and offer advice if needed. 

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23 Comments
suzanne burke link
10/23/2020 12:01:19

Thank you so much for this moving Tanka, Gwen. I have just had the pleasure of sharing it on my site. ❤

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Gwen M Plano
10/23/2020 15:06:43

You are very welcome, Soooz. Thank you for offering the prompt and encouraging writers to respond. Big hugs to you!

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Karen Ingalls link
10/24/2020 04:19:22

Your Haiku poem brought tears to my eyes. It is beautiful, deep, and touching. Prayers and hugs, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 08:24:59

Thank you, dear Karen. Blessings...

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Joan Hall link
10/24/2020 05:35:35

Lovely poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 08:25:34

Thank you, Joan. I'm so pleased you like it.

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Staci Troilo link
10/24/2020 07:33:03

So touching, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 08:26:00

Thank you, Staci. Have a wonderful weekend.

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Kathleen Pooler link
10/24/2020 08:32:16

Gwen, It always amazes me how so few words can convey such a powerful message. Beautiful! Thank you for including me in your list of books that linger. I am deeply touched.

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 09:18:39

Thank you, dear Kathy. I'm so pleased you like it. ❤

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D.L. Finn
10/24/2020 12:46:20

I love the truth wrapped in beauty, Gwen. Xo

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 12:51:58

Ahhh, thanks so much, Denise. ❤

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John Howell link
10/24/2020 15:38:12

Excellent, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
10/24/2020 17:03:24

Thank you, John. All the best...

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Mae Clair link
10/25/2020 13:04:59

That's beautiful, Gwen <3

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Gwen M Plano
10/25/2020 15:31:09

Thank you so much, Mae. ❤

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Jacquie Biggar link
10/25/2020 21:18:22

I love this haiku, Gwen, along with the blanket of memories wrapped around it- just beautiful <3

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Gwen M Plano
10/26/2020 05:27:19

Thank you, Jacquie. I'm delighted you like it. ❤

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Jan Sikes
10/26/2020 20:28:39

This is incredibly poignant, Gwen. Very well-done!

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Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 17:12:58

Thank you so much, Jan. ❤

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Michele Jones link
10/27/2020 06:23:27

Nice, and very true.

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Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 17:13:31

Thank you so much, Michele. ❤

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Vashti Q link
10/29/2020 14:32:24

A lovely and meaningful Tanka, Gwen. Love it! <3

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