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Softly Yes

7/1/2025

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Hello, blog friends...

It's #TankaTuesday, and Willow is leading us with a beautiful prompt. She invites participants to write a Nonet and use synonyms for (1) the state of the world, or (2) the state of our lives. I've decided to focus on the second option.

There are several forms of Nonets, and I've chosen a Double Inverted Nonet, with syllables of 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9, 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. It sounds complicated, but it's not -- as long as you can count to nine. 😊 


Because hubby and I just celebrated our nineteen anniversary, I've written a Nonet about our beginnings and our continued life together. I hope you enjoy it. 

I've entitled it SOFTLY YES. 

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I'm a fan of Anne Murray and will end this post with one of her songs. She has a beautiful way of capturing elusive love. I hope you enjoy it. 

Daily I remind myself to forget about politics and craziness and hug my loved ones--even if I can only offer virtual hugs. There's so much to celebrate in life, and one of the joys is you. So, consider yourself hugged, dear friends, and have a great rest of the week. 😊 
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Dan Antion link
7/2/2025 07:41:21

That's a lovely poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 10:50:13

Thanks so much, Dan. I'm elated you liked it. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
7/2/2025 09:28:16

Happy 19th to you and your husband. I love this double nonet, so romantic. The double nonet is a form I've never tried before but now I want to.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 11:05:59

Thanks so much, Priscilla. I think you'll like the nonet if your give it a try. Pretty simple, really. 😊

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Jacqui Murray link
7/2/2025 09:33:59

That feels right, Gwen. Thank you.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 10:51:27

So good to hear, Jacqui. Thank you. 😊

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Harmony link
7/2/2025 10:25:58

Gwen, this is so very beautiful!
Happy 19th Anniversary 🎉🤗💗

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 10:51:49

Thank you, dear Harmony. ❤️

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Jan Sikes
7/2/2025 11:14:08

Such a beautiful reflection, Gwen. Happy Anniversary to you and Larry!

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:09:14

Thank you, Jan. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

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Timothy W. Dittmer link
7/2/2025 13:23:10

Fascinating poem, Gwen. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:09:36

Thanks so much, Tim. 😊

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Rall link
7/2/2025 13:38:39

A beautiful love poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:09:55

Thank you, Rall. 😊

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john howell link
7/2/2025 13:48:11

A lovely poem, Gwen. It is best to avoid the news. It is all manipulated information anyway.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:10:38

Thank you, John. And, I totally agree with you about the news. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
7/2/2025 14:11:04

A very touching love poem. The Anne Murray song is the perfect accompaniment.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:11:07

Thank you so much, Liz. I'm elated you enjoyed it. 😊

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Thomas Wikman link
7/2/2025 15:49:44

That is a very beautiful poem. I have to admit that Anne Murray is new to me but she sang beautifully in that video.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:12:17

Thank you, Thomas. Murray is a Canadian singer, lovely voice. 😊

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Balroop Singh link
7/2/2025 16:27:56

Happy 19th anniversary to both of you, Gwen. I love your reflections that speak of a beautiful emotion that we call love. Stay blessed.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2025 18:13:04

Thank you, dear Balroop. ❤️

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Yvette M Calleiro link
7/3/2025 20:16:48

Happy anniversary! Your nonet is beautiful!

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

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Gwen M. Plano
7/4/2025 10:45:56

Thanks so much, Yvette. ❤️

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Violet Lentz link
7/4/2025 09:25:14

Thank you for this moment of love amidst all the chaos.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/4/2025 10:46:36

Thank you for the kind words, Violet. I'm so glad you liked the post. 😊

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Selma Martin
7/7/2025 00:57:55

"one of the joys is you. So, consider yourself hugged, dear friends, and have a great rest of the week." Oh Gwen, thanks for this. And know that I am hugging you back.
Congratulations on your milestone anniversary. Yes, yes, softly yes. Bless your union. Thanks.

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