Spring's Celebration . . .

5/16/2023

Hello blog friends,

The high desert of Arizona is abloom and even the weeds are celebrating. This past weekend, I worked in the garden a bit and then enjoyed handfuls of fresh strawberries. It was a delight.

Today master poet Colleen Chesebro invites followers to write a syllabic poem with synonyms of WORK and PLAY. My contribution relates to my strawberry patch and uses opposites of rainfall/sunshine and buried/released -- both capturing work and play. I hope you like the tanka.

Have a wonderful week and enjoy Spring's celebration! ❤️

42 Comments

Yvette M Calleiro link

5/16/2023 16:06:23

I love your take on the words, Gwen! Great poem!

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

Gwen M. Plano

5/16/2023 17:34:58

Thank you, Yvi. This time of the year is magical, isn't it? ❤️

Joan Hall link

5/17/2023 04:59:43

Ah! Strawberries. Nothing like them. Nice poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 05:53:23

Thank you, Joan. I so agree - nothing quite like them. 😊

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

5/17/2023 05:35:44

My mouth is watering! Beautiful, Gwen. xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 05:53:51

Thank you, Jill. 'Tis the season... ❤️

Karen Ingalls

5/17/2023 05:53:02

Time to make strawberry pie...or a cobbler...maybe a sorbet...or just a bowl of fresh strawberries and cream!

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 07:16:55

Yummy, all sound wonderful to me! Thank you, Karen. 🍓🍓🍓

Staci Troilo link

5/17/2023 05:55:19

I'm terribly allergic to strawberries, but I still appreciate and enjoy this one. Lovely work, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 07:19:11

So sorry, Staci, that's a bummer. Bananas are my bane. Thank you for the compliment! 🤗

Vera Day link

5/17/2023 05:59:28

You made my mouth water for fresh, juicy strawberries!

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 07:20:50

Aww, that's sweet to know. Thanks, Vera. 😊

mark bierman link

5/17/2023 06:22:33

As delicious as strawberries themselves! Well done, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 07:21:28

Thanks so much, Mark. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

D.L. Finn

5/17/2023 09:34:19

Nothing quite like food we've grown, Gwen. Strawberries are a magical part of spring. Xo

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:00:18

I so agree with you, Denise. Pride mixes with the freshness and adds to the taste.😊

Jan Sikes

5/17/2023 10:41:04

There is nothing like the rewards that come from a garden and fresh-picked strawberries are so wonderful. What a great photo and poem, Gwen. A fabulous response to the prompt.

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:00:59

Thanks so much, Jan. It's fun to play with words -- and have a fresh snack at the same time. ❤️

Colleen link

5/17/2023 12:33:03

Gwen, this is stunning. Those first early summer strawberries are so yummy! From hard work—comes the harvest! 🍓

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:02:11

So true -- the harvest makes all the sweat and sore muscles disappear. ❤️

Daniel antion link

5/17/2023 13:13:00

How wonderful it must feel to savor the goodness from your own plants, Gwen. The poem is wonderful.

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:03:17

I love having a garden. Not only is the harvest a joy, the process itself is rewarding. Thank you, Dan.

John howell link

5/17/2023 13:23:47

A lovely spring poem, Gwen. Fresh strawberries are a treat for sure.

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:04:16

They are the best. I'm hoping my grapes bear this year -- and maybe my blueberry bush. We'll see. Thank you.

Tim Dittmer link

5/17/2023 13:53:53

Beautiful, Gwen. It touches my heart. <3

Gwen M. Plano

5/17/2023 15:04:51

Thanks so much, Tim. Wish I could offer you a few strawberries... 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

5/17/2023 20:03:39

The last line, of course, is the best!

Gwen M. Plano

5/18/2023 09:12:16

Absolutely! 😊 Thank you, Liz.

Balroop Singh link

5/17/2023 22:29:55

Your tanka exudes the reward of all the hard work Gwen. Beautifully done!

Gwen M. Plano

5/18/2023 09:12:41

Thanks so much, Balroop. 🤗

Jade Li link

5/18/2023 18:40:02

I like your creativity in spinning the prompt. Nothing beats the taste of home grown strawberries!

Gwen M. Plano

5/19/2023 05:00:24

Thank you, Jade. I'll be having a few this morning. ❤️

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

5/19/2023 04:10:39

A pretty poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/19/2023 05:00:44

Thank you, Robbie. 😊

Marcia Meara link

5/19/2023 06:14:50

Beautiful poem, beautiful picture, beautiful imagery, Gwen! You rock at these! And even though spring has long ago sprung and passed into summer down here in Florida, I was transported back to a cooler day and the fun of gardening. (Especially when you can EAT the fruits of your labor!) Lovely! 😊❤️😊

Gwen M. Plano

5/21/2023 10:47:28

Home-grown is especially tasty, right? 😄 Thank you, as always, Marcia. Your kind words and graciousness warm my heart. ❤️

Luanne link

5/19/2023 10:27:02

Gwen,
I like how you went a bit off prompt and didn't use synonyms, but rather the idea behind the words in a creative way. Brava!

Gwen M. Plano

5/21/2023 10:48:09

Thank you, Luanne. I'm so pleased you saw my intent. 🤗

willowdot21 link

5/21/2023 23:50:44

A lovely post

Melissa Lemay link

5/24/2023 04:39:18

Lovely.✨

ben Alexander link

5/24/2023 11:00:10

Yummy! I love me some strawberries, Gwen!

Much love,
David

Marsha link

6/6/2023 13:38:20

This is lovely, Gwen. I miss my CA strawberry garden. I'm struggling to grow things in Prescott. My tomatoes have not been a success for two years, but I'm not giving up. I haven't tried strawberries. Maybe I will now that you are having success. :)

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