Summer Treasures and #TankaTuesday

3/28/2022

Hello blog friends! Today is Tanka Tuesday and I have a new poem to share.

Since this is the fifth Tuesday of the month, and there are only four times during the year that this occurs, author Colleen Chesebro asks that we share our day through a syllabic poem. My husband took this photo of me working in one of the raised beds. So far, the spinach, sweet peas, and broccoli are growing well. Kind of exciting, don't you agree?

My Tanka poem:

I hope you have a wonderful week. And if you have a garden, I'd love to see a picture or two or three. Here's to sunshine and a plentiful harvest! 🌞🌱🌱🌱🌞

60 Comments

Robbie Cheadle

3/28/2022 23:12:54

This is lovely, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 06:06:43

Thank you, Robbie. 😊

Joan Hall link

3/29/2022 04:48:27

A lovely poem, Gwen. I often wish we had a garden. There's nothing like having fresh vegetables.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 06:06:11

Thank you, Joan. It's a bit of work, but I'm finding it fun. It's amazing how proud you can feel over a little plant. 😊

Mae Clair link

3/29/2022 05:16:42

That picture makes me smile, Gwen, as does your poem. I haven't had a garden in years but I do remember the joy of planting and harvesting!

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 06:04:35

You've made me smile as well, Mae! After not gardening for years, I'm finding this fun, even though I'm definitely a novice. 😊

Staci Troilo link

3/29/2022 06:27:32

Oh, Gwen. What a wonderful poem. And such a lovely garden! I adore that photo of you. Thanks for sharing.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 07:33:16

Thank you so much, Staci. It poured last night, so I'm hoping to see a few more seedlings. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

3/29/2022 07:03:15

Not only do I love your poem, but the photo of you in the garden is fantastic! You look so happy and so adorable, Gwen. Thanks for sharing! xo

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 07:34:20

My goodness, thanks so much, Jill. I love my garden and as it comes alive, I think I do as well. 💗

Willowdot21 link

3/29/2022 09:37:58

This is so beautiful Gwen I love the words and the photo 💜😁😁

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 10:24:37

Thank you so much, Willow. 😊

Eugenia link

3/29/2022 09:55:41

What a lovely pairing of your poem and your beautiful garden, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 10:25:36

Thank you, Eugenia. I'm a farmgirl at heart and love being outside. 💗

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

3/29/2022 10:53:10

That's a great picture of you, Gwen! The poem complements it so well. I don't think you'd went to see pictures of my garden right now. It's just dirt and pine needles.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 11:06:05

Thank you, Liz. It's fun working outside, especially when you can see the results of your efforts. In another few weeks, your garden will be beautiful. 😊

John Howell link

3/29/2022 11:06:04

What a lovely photo, Gwen. You look every bit like the happy gardener. Thank you for sharing this bit of joy.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 11:07:44

Thank you so much, John. It's a happy diversion for sure! 😊

CS Boyack

3/29/2022 12:08:30

Very nice. I always enjoyed a garden.

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 12:21:25

Thanks, Craig. A garden is a fun project. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

3/29/2022 12:47:22

This is a wonderful, uplifting poem!

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 12:52:22

Thank you, Priscilla. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

D.L. Finn

3/29/2022 13:16:23

I love your garden, Gwen. What a great picture of you too! What a perfect final line of, glimpses of a future feast! There is so much hope that goes into planting seeds :)

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 13:42:38

Thank you so much, Denise. I suspect you have a garden as well. So much fun, right? 🤗

Colleen M. Chesebro & Word Craft Poetry link

3/29/2022 13:46:17

Gwen this is so lovely! I love your photo and gardening in the soil is one of my favorite things. Thanks so much for playing along. I can't wait to see those veggies all grown. <3

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 14:28:34

Thank you so much, Colleen. I look forward to seeing the veggies as well. I feel like a kid, waiting for the surprise. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

3/29/2022 13:48:18

This is awesome, Gwen! I've always wanted to have raised beds of veggies, but I kill everything I try to grow (and I hate dirt and bugs...lol!). I loved your Tanka. :-)

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 14:30:04

Thank you, Yvette. This is the first time I've planted in raised beds, so we'll see if I'm successful or not. But, no matter what, it's fun. 😊

Natalie Ducey link

3/29/2022 14:22:07

This is so lovely, Gwen. Such a beautiful picture and poem celebrating the season of growth and our heart's bounty. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. xo

Gwen Plano

3/29/2022 14:30:53

Thank you so much, Natalie. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem and photo. Big hugs...🤗

Harmony Kent link

3/30/2022 04:07:19

Planting and nurturing is so relaxing. A beautiful picture and tanka, Gwen 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

3/30/2022 07:37:47

Thank you so much, Harmony. Nurturing is a perfect word. 💗

Jan Sikes

3/30/2022 12:57:29

Oh, how I love this, Gwen. We had a large garden at our place for many years. Rick had such a green thumb. There is nothing like fresh vegies straight out of the soil!

Gwen Plano

3/30/2022 14:18:52

I'm hoping my thumb turns green, but in the mean time, it's fun. Thank you, Jan. 💗

mark bierman link

3/30/2022 13:39:56

Well done, Gwen. :)

Gwen Plano

3/30/2022 14:19:10

Thank you, Mark. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

3/31/2022 11:19:15

I love the line- Hands muddied with life- so evocative, Gwen!
Your garden looks great :)

Gwen Plano

3/31/2022 11:28:47

Thank you, Jacquie. It's a fun project and it feels so good to be creating something outside and not at the computer. 😊

Ken Gierke link

3/31/2022 13:36:13

Those muddied hands are key to making dreams come true.
They say, "If wishes were horses..." About the only time that might possibly help is if you're using them to fertilize your dreams. ;)

Gwen Plano

4/1/2022 14:51:39

Thank you so much, Ken. Your comment made me smile. 😊

Elizabeth link

3/31/2022 16:02:09

Hi Gwen, love to see your garden, lots of goodness popping up! I've a beautiful garden too, but not close to have flowers/veggies yet.

Gwen Plano

4/2/2022 13:50:38

Isn't it fun? When your garden starts to manifest, I'd love see it, Elizabeth. Thank you so much for brightening the day. 🌞

theindieshe link

4/3/2022 04:07:05

Garden of greens and call it your own!
Wow!
Loved the poem

Gwen Plano

4/3/2022 16:48:57

Thank you so much. I'm so happy you liked it. 😊

Pat

4/4/2022 07:16:39

Love the poem. Looking forward to start gardening myself🙂.

Pat

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:29:35

Thank you, Pat. Wishing you all the best! 😊

Diana Peach link

4/4/2022 07:40:10

Growing food is one of my favorite things to do, Gwen. So nourishing to our bodies and minds and spirits. I love your photo and your tanka. I couldn't help smiling. It's too early here, but I'll be getting those cold-weather crops in soon. Have fun in your garden.

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:31:43

Isn't it wonderful! When I see the seedlings popping through the soil, I'm overcome with joy. The simple things of life can be our miracles.

Marcia Meara link

4/4/2022 10:00:58

Being an ardent gardener all my life, you KNOW I love this one, Gwen! Aboslutely perfect, both the poem and the photo! Here's wishing you a bountiful harvest, my friend! 🤗💖🤗

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:33:46

Someday for sure, we'll meet up and enjoy life's bounty. Thank you so much, dear Marcia. 🍅 😊 🍅

Jules link

4/4/2022 10:14:38

I have to wait until the middle of May (our frost free day)... before playing in the dirt - last year I had some good lettuce - maybe I can start some inside? I don't really a good inside space though.

I do have some herbs in my bay window that gets the morning sun :D

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:36:10

Wonderful, Jules. I don't have any herbs yet, but I'm thinking about it. Hope it warms up soon for you. 🤗

Merril D Smith link

4/4/2022 10:25:49

I love this Gwen--the muddied hands and the dreams.
(I don't garden, but I love them!)

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:37:17

Thank you, Merril. I haven't gardened for years, so this is a real treat and adventure for me. 😊

Kerfe link

4/4/2022 12:14:35

I too wish I had a garden! So nourishing in all ways.

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:37:55

Nourishing is a wonderful word for the gardening experience. Thank you, Kerfe.

ben Alexander link

4/4/2022 12:28:25

I love your opening line, Gwen - that's just wonderfully tactile.

Sincerely,
David

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:38:24

Thank you, David. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

DGKaye link

4/4/2022 20:16:51

Perfect photo Gwen which was a great pairing with the poem :)

Gwen Plano

4/5/2022 05:40:37

Thank you very much, Debby. 🤗

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