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2/14/2023

Dear blog friends,

It's Tanka Tuesday and poet Colleen Chesebro has a new prompt. She invites us to write a syllabic poem using synonyms for the words change and grow. We cannot use the two prompt words in the poem. Sounds like fun, right?

My response is a simple tanka (5-7-5-7-7). I hope you enjoy it.

Have a wonderful week, dear friends. I look forward to reading your poem, if you're inclined to share. 😊

47 Comments

Joan Hall link

2/14/2023 09:07:13

Beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/14/2023 09:56:30

Thank you, Joan. ❤️

Mae Clair link

2/14/2023 11:16:23

That's just lovely, Gwen. This one really resonates with me.

Gwen M. Plano

2/14/2023 12:50:47

Thank you, Mae. Time passes too quickly, doesn't it? ❤️

Colleen Chesebro link

2/14/2023 13:36:19

Gwen, this tanka is superb. I love the two meanings: the first three lines , and then take lines three, four, and five together. Sublime! ☀️ 🌅

Gwen M. Plano

2/14/2023 15:05:21

I'm so pleased you like it, Colleen. Thank you for the encouragement. ❤️

Liz Gauffreau link

2/14/2023 19:49:57

I love your tanka! (You are very good at these; they're always spot-on with emotion and insight.)

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 03:27:37

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

Liz Gauffreau link

2/15/2023 06:29:31

You're welcome, Gwen. :)

Priscilla Bettis link

2/15/2023 05:28:48

As a grandparent of a one-year-old, this tanka speaks to me. Lovely, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 09:33:35

A one-year-old -- so wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Priscilla. There's nothing quite like being a grandmother. ❤️

Staci Troilo link

2/15/2023 05:54:52

Lovely, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 09:33:53

Thank you, Staci. 😊

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

2/15/2023 07:44:12

Lovely, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 09:34:11

Thank you, Jill. 😊

Selma link

2/15/2023 08:39:42

Soooo love this. Truly magical, Gwen. Yes, indeed. 😘

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 09:34:39

Thank you, Selma, so kind of you to say. ❤️

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/15/2023 09:03:27

Aw! That last line tugged at my heart. Great poem, Gwen!

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

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 09:35:02

Thanks so much, Yvette. ❤️

Dan Antion link

2/15/2023 10:53:47

That's beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 15:56:38

Thanks so much, Dan. 😊

john howell link

2/15/2023 11:16:41

A beautiful way to state reality, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 15:57:14

Thank you, John. I'm glad you saw that in the poem. 😊

ms_jade_li@hotmail.com link

2/15/2023 15:39:40

lovely verse with the perfect image to go with

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2023 15:57:41

Thank you, Ms. Jade. Much appreciated. 😊

Jan Sikes

2/15/2023 18:32:37

Poignant and beautiful, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2023 11:46:59

Thank you, Jan. 😊

mark bierman link

2/16/2023 06:00:24

I'm a big fan of your poetry, Gwen. Always well crafted, deep, and relatable.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2023 11:47:28

How kind of you to say, Mark. Thank you! 😊

D.L. Finn

2/16/2023 13:01:41

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen. You captured the walk of life.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2023 19:42:17

Thanks so much, Denise. 🤗

Kerfe

2/16/2023 16:09:23

The circle of life.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2023 19:42:48

Thank you, Kerfe, so true. 😊

Harmony Kent link

2/18/2023 05:51:02

So beautiful, Gwen 💕🙂

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:12:15

Thank you very much. 🤗

Luanne link

2/18/2023 09:23:34

Lovely, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:12:35

Thank you, Luanne. 😊

Balroop Singh link

2/18/2023 10:29:07

Time is indeed the master! The images of sun hold the whole universe Gwen. I love this poem.

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:13:07

I'm so happy you like it, Balroop. Thank you. 😊

Jules link

2/19/2023 07:24:46

This verse and image remind me of a 'walk' I had with my grand-daughter. I even captured a before and after of her blowing a dandelion!

I also like taking strolls with my hubby in our local parks and other wooded areas. :)

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:14:15

I love the image you share, Jules. So precious. Thank you. 😊

Kavya Janani. U

2/19/2023 10:21:48

This is so beautiful!

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:14:42

Thank you, Kavya. I'm so happy you like it. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

2/20/2023 09:59:08

A very effective and vivid poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:15:02

Thank you, Robbie. 😊

ben Alexander link

2/20/2023 23:47:25

Truly beautiful and poignant, Gwen

Sincerely,
David

Gwen M. Plano

2/21/2023 16:15:21

Thank you, David. 😊

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