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Shades of hope. . .

5/10/2023

41 Comments

 
Hello blog friends,

I've another poem to share. Writer Colleen Chesebro posted a beautiful spring photo by Terri Webster Schrandt for her Tanka Tuesday prompt. She's invited us to follow our inspiration with a poem. 

My response is a simple tanka (5-7-5-7-7). I hope you enjoy it.

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If you'd like to participate in Colleen's weekly challenge, click here to be linked to her website. You'll find lots of helpful resources and meet some great poet friends. 

I hope spring shines brightly in your area. Be well and laugh often. ❤️
41 Comments
Luanne Castle link
5/10/2023 19:11:14

What a lovely tanka (my favorite syllabic form)!

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 04:33:33

Thank you so much, Luanne. ❤️

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Balroop Singh link
5/10/2023 20:59:24

This tanka is amazing, as it compresses so much within a few words - love, hope, blessings and a carefree spirit! Loved it Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 04:34:37

I'm honored by your sweet words, Balroop. Thank you. ❤️

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Melissa Lemay link
5/10/2023 21:44:50

Beautiful.🪻

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 04:34:57

Thank you, Melissa. 😊

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willowdot21 link
5/11/2023 00:33:11

A lovely calming Tanka , I do like the tanka we can say so much with it 💜

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 04:35:39

Thank you, Willow. The form is one of my favorites. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
5/11/2023 04:20:57

You captured the spirit and heart of the photo beautifully. Brava, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 04:36:10

So kind of you to say, Staci. Thank you. ❤️

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
5/11/2023 04:48:27

Lovely, Gwen. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 08:36:10

Thank you so much, Jill. 🤗

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Joan Hall link
5/11/2023 06:02:38

A lovely poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 08:36:29

Thank you, Joan. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
5/11/2023 06:03:39

So pretty, Gwen! I love the idea of the flowers kissing.

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

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 08:36:56

Sweet of you to say, Yvi. Thank you. 🤗

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Liz Gauffreau link
5/11/2023 06:58:25

A lovely benediction for the new day!

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 08:37:21

Beautiful thought, Liz, thank you. ❤️

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Marcia Meara link
5/11/2023 07:10:43

You are a master at these, Gwen. This one is especially beautiful to me! Thanks for sharing, and hope your day is a lovely one! 🤗❤️

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 08:37:47

Thank you so much, dear Marcia. 🤗

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John Howell link
5/11/2023 10:47:14

A very sweet poem, Gwen. The brief kiss of the blossoms brought a smile.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 11:11:45

Thank you, John. I'm so glad you liked it. 😊

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Daniel antion link
5/11/2023 11:07:03

I love they way you captured the beauty of a very common encounter in nature.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 11:13:08

Thank you, Dan. Daily I walk among wildflowers. They're probably weeds, but they are beautiful. And as you wrote - common. 😊

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Jan Sikes
5/11/2023 12:05:29

An exquisite poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/11/2023 18:11:54

Thank you, Jan. 😊

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Karen Ingalls
5/12/2023 05:09:09

Poems and photos match perfectly. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/12/2023 12:30:18

Thank you, dear Karen. ❤️

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Elizabeth link
5/12/2023 09:50:19

Blossoms meeting each other! This is beautiful.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/12/2023 12:30:50

I'm so pleased you like the images, Elizabeth. Thank you. 😊

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Colleen link
5/12/2023 10:38:03

Gwen, this tanka captures the beauty of Terri's photo. Your words are perfect. 💟

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Gwen M. Plano
5/12/2023 12:31:25

Thank you very much, Colleen. Warms my heart to know you like the poem. 😊

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D.L. Finn
5/12/2023 10:50:16

Beautiful Gwen ! Perfect way to start the day. Xo

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Gwen M. Plano
5/12/2023 12:31:44

Thank you, dear Denise. 🤗

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Jules link
5/12/2023 12:23:11

I'm more of a sunset person, but I would get up early just to see your verse play out :)

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Gwen M. Plano
5/12/2023 12:32:24

How sweet of you to say, Jules. Thank you so much. ❤️

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Jade Li link
5/14/2023 14:58:07

I like where the image took you, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
5/15/2023 07:24:59

Thank you so much, Jade. ❤️

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Diana Peach link
5/15/2023 10:26:36

Gorgeous tanka, Gwen. I love Terri's photo and you brought it to life. Beautiful. <3

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Gwen M. Plano
5/15/2023 19:20:24

Thank you so much, Diana. 🤗

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ben Alexander link
5/16/2023 06:19:05

I love your use of the word 'anoint' in this lovely poem, Gwen!

Much love,
David

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