Shades of hope. . .

5/10/2023

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.

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. ❤️

42 Comments

Luanne Castle link

5/10/2023 19:11:14

What a lovely tanka (my favorite syllabic form)!

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 04:33:33

Thank you so much, Luanne. ❤️

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.

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 04:34:37

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

Melissa Lemay link

5/10/2023 21:44:50

Beautiful.🪻

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 04:34:57

Thank you, Melissa. 😊

willowdot21 link

5/11/2023 00:33:11

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 04:35:39

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

Staci Troilo link

5/11/2023 04:20:57

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 04:36:10

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

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

5/11/2023 04:48:27

Lovely, Gwen. xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 08:36:10

Thank you so much, Jill. 🤗

Joan Hall link

5/11/2023 06:02:38

A lovely poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 08:36:29

Thank you, Joan. 😊

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 08:36:56

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

Liz Gauffreau link

5/11/2023 06:58:25

A lovely benediction for the new day!

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 08:37:21

Beautiful thought, Liz, thank you. ❤️

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! 🤗❤️

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 08:37:47

Thank you so much, dear Marcia. 🤗

Vera Day link

5/11/2023 08:32:32

Gwen, I love this peace-filled poem!

John Howell link

5/11/2023 10:47:14

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 11:11:45

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

Daniel antion link

5/11/2023 11:07:03

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

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. 😊

Jan Sikes

5/11/2023 12:05:29

An exquisite poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/11/2023 18:11:54

Thank you, Jan. 😊

Karen Ingalls

5/12/2023 05:09:09

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/12/2023 12:30:18

Thank you, dear Karen. ❤️

Elizabeth link

5/12/2023 09:50:19

Blossoms meeting each other! This is beautiful.

Gwen M. Plano

5/12/2023 12:30:50

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

Colleen link

5/12/2023 10:38:03

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/12/2023 12:31:25

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

D.L. Finn

5/12/2023 10:50:16

Beautiful Gwen ! Perfect way to start the day. Xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/12/2023 12:31:44

Thank you, dear Denise. 🤗

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 :)

Gwen M. Plano

5/12/2023 12:32:24

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

Jade Li link

5/14/2023 14:58:07

I like where the image took you, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/15/2023 07:24:59

Thank you so much, Jade. ❤️

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/15/2023 19:20:24

Thank you so much, Diana. 🤗

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

Shades of hope. . .

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