Shades of Silence

1/11/2023

Hello blog friends,

If you're living in the Northern Hemisphere, I hope you're staying warm. This winter is proving to be a challenge, isn't it? Ice, snow, high winds, freezing rains. It seems we've had it all, and surely, there is more to come.

Perhaps with weather in mind, poet Colleen Chesebro offers a special photo prompt this week. She invited photographer Terri Webster Shrandt to share one of her images as inspiration. The beautiful blues stirred my imagination.

Shades of Silence -- I hope you enjoy it, maybe even relate to the sentiments.

Have a wonderful week!

42 Comments

ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link

1/11/2023 12:41:16

"soft shades of silence" a beautiful way to describe it, Gwen.

Liz Gauffreau link

1/12/2023 15:27:12

"Soft shades of silence" resonated strongly with me as well.

Gwen M. Plano

1/15/2023 16:04:56

Thank you so much, Ms. Jade. I'm very pleased you liked that phrase.😊

Gwen M. Plano

1/11/2023 13:11:05

Thank you so much, Ms. Jade. 😊

Mae Clair link

1/11/2023 16:59:25

That is mesmerizing, Gwen. There is something about blue shades in winter that speak to the soul, The hush... the silence... you captured it beautifully with your poem (a perfect match for that photo)!

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 02:46:42

Thank you so much, Mae. I'm elated you liked my response.

Yvette M Calleiro link

1/11/2023 19:16:09

"while the sun hides its warm glow"

Love the personification, Gwen! Beautiful poetry!

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

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 02:49:09

Thank you, dear Yvette. The photo lends itself to personification. 😊

Balroop Singh link

1/11/2023 19:23:43

The first line took my heart away Gwen... I could hear that silence! A perfect description! Love it.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 02:50:43

Thank you, dear Balroop. I'm so pleased you heard the silence. 😊

Karen Ingalls

1/12/2023 03:58:17

The photo and poem brought chills to my warm body. Memories of life in the winter months of Minnesota came rushing back. "Soft shades of silence" is so descriptive. Loved the poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 04:05:30

Thank you so much, Karen. I thought of my years in Connecticut and shoveling mounds of snow. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

1/12/2023 04:52:45

Your poem ignited memories of living in Virginia. So much hope in the line "while the sun hides its warm glow"...beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Gwen. xo

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 04:58:05

Thank you, dear Jill. I'm so happy you liked the poem. 😊

Staci Troilo link

1/12/2023 05:09:05

I love how the end brings warmth. Lovely, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 05:40:02

Thanks so much, Staci. I'm pleased you enjoyed the warmth. 😊

Harmony Kent link

1/12/2023 06:25:57

There’s nothing like the hush of fresh-fallen snow. An absolutely beautiful poem, Gwen. Thanks for sharing gorgeous words! 💕🙂💕

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:25:05

Thank you so much, Harmony. I'm with you -- there's nothing quite like the hush of fresh-fallen snow. ❤️

Annette Rochelle Aben link

1/12/2023 06:52:55

Fireplaces! (deep sigh) What a great place to be, sitting by the fire and enjoying the snow!

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:33:19

Isn't that the truth! Thank you, Annette, for adding to the warmth. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

1/12/2023 06:57:23

This poem feels snuggly warm. iI's wonderful, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:25:52

Snuggly warm -- love that! Thank you, Priscilla. 😊

Jacqui Murray link

1/12/2023 08:09:58

Terri does such beautiful work, and your poem captures the essence. Thanks for sharing it.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:27:41

She is a lovely photographer, and her photo is inspirational. Thank you, Jacqui. 😊

Joan Hall link

1/12/2023 08:38:20

This is beautiful, Gwen. I'm with Harmony, the silence of freshly-fallen snow is wonderful.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:28:30

I love snow, especially if I'm indoors. Thank you, Joan. 😊

Jan Sikes

1/12/2023 09:15:42

I can see how those shades of blue and the snow brought the sound of silence to mind. There is nothing quite as beautiful and the visualization of gathering around the fireplace made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Great work, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:29:27

Thanks so much, Jan. I'm so pleased you liked my tanka response. 😊

Colleen: Word Craft Poetry link

1/12/2023 09:19:55

Gwen, this tanka is wonderful. The blue colors spoke to me too. I love the "soft shades of silence." The peace resonates with me. 🧡

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:30:46

Thank you, Colleen, and thank you for inviting Terri to share your beautiful photography with us. 😊

john howell link

1/12/2023 09:30:29

The fireplace is the place to be. Great interpretation of the photo, Gwen

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:31:27

Thanks, John. 😊 I love the crackle and warmth of a fireplace.

D.L. Finn

1/12/2023 11:03:04

Love it, Gwen:) You captured a cozy moment.

Gwen M. Plano

1/12/2023 14:32:26

Thank you, Denise. The chilly weather needed a cozy moment. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

1/12/2023 15:30:01

I love your tanka, Gwen. It left me feeling comforted.

Gwen M. Plano

1/13/2023 18:30:48

Thank you, Liz. Something simple for our busy days... 😊

Dan Antion link

1/14/2023 17:28:51

This is beautiful, Gwen. Well done.

Gwen M. Plano

1/15/2023 16:03:19

Thank you so much, Dan. 😊

Pamela link

1/17/2023 06:05:54

Soft shades of silence- be still my heart. Living in the Boston area, in the suburbs with the ice and cold and sleet and snow, I get frustrated at the weather, but you show the wonder of it, and the glory of being inside in front of the fireplace!

Gwen M. Plano

1/17/2023 08:00:35

Thank you for your kind words, Pamela. I lived in New York and Connecticut for almost 30 years. I was alternately mystified and frustrated, depending on whether I was inside or shoveling the white mound. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

1/20/2023 06:49:09

You create such a chilly scene with your poem, Gwen, and then bring a warm smile with the last line. I love that shift. Beautiful.

Gwen M. Plano

1/20/2023 10:35:47

Thank you so much, Diana. 😊

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