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#TankaTuesday -- On Airplane Wings . . .

6/28/2023

39 Comments

 
Hello blog friends, 

It's Tanka Tuesday and poet Colleen Chesebro has a new prompt. This week's challenge is synonyms only. And participants must choose synonyms for these two words CLOSE and OPEN. 

On summery days, I enjoy hearing the laughter of children, and often these little ones run with arms outstretched. I bet you can remember doing the same. 

My poem is a simple Tanka, which tries to capture some of the child-energy that captivates us all. I hope you enjoy it. 
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This was fun to craft. Did you notice my synonyms? 😊

Have a great week, dear friends. Maybe you can sneak in a couple airplane trips around the yard. 
39 Comments
Balroop Singh link
6/28/2023 21:30:36

I love the charm of this tanka that inspires to revel in their glee! So infectious!

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 06:08:32

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

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Harmony Kent link
6/29/2023 03:52:03

Beautiful, Gwen, and excellent use of synonyms! Hugs 🤗💕🙂

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 06:09:09

Thank you, Harmony. It was a fun exercise. 😊

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
6/29/2023 05:06:24

I loved your summery tanka, Gwen! It sparked so many wonderful memories. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 06:10:48

Wouldn't it be fun to fly? Children have wonderful imaginations, and I can remember thinking that I could soar. Thank you, Jill. 😊

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Vera Day link
6/29/2023 05:35:51

barriers, blockades, wide, freely
I love watching kids run around like airplanes. It's funny when they spin themselves silly, too.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 06:12:10

Right! Thank you, Vera, for enjoying the exercise with me. Hugs! 😊

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Joan Hall link
6/29/2023 07:35:18

That brings back lots of memories. Nice poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 09:13:53

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

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John Howell link
6/29/2023 07:49:01

Brought back memories of taking flight. Sometimes coming in for rough landings off the porch. Great poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 09:14:38

😄 I can imagine that scene. Thank you, John.

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Jade Li link
6/29/2023 09:52:46

We all still those children, "running freely through time" on the inside. Lovely poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/29/2023 11:01:02

Yes! And we need to let those beautiful kids run free.😊 Thank you, Jade.

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Karen Ingalls
6/29/2023 13:04:21

Memories of running, jumping, and laughing outdoors as a child. Your tanka brought them all to life.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 14:58:31

Thank you, dear Karen. I'm glad you found it fun as well. ❤️

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Daniel A Antion link
6/29/2023 13:40:29

This is wonderful, Gwen. Seeing children enjoy life without barriers is such a pleasure. You captured that spirit very well.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 14:59:00

Thank you so much, Dan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
6/29/2023 13:41:11

Gwen, what lovely childhood memories you captured in your tanka poem. Happy 4th of July weekend. Be safe.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 14:59:41

Happy 4th to you as well, Colleen. Thank you for the kind words. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
6/29/2023 19:20:37

Ah, to be gleeful in an endless summer!

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 15:00:09

So, so true! I remember those days. 😊

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
6/29/2023 23:52:36

This is wonderful, Gwen. A fantastic response to the prompt.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 15:00:42

Thank you, Robbie. It was a fun writing this Tanka. 😊

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AJ (Ange) link
6/30/2023 05:23:28

Captures those childhood feelings so well ❤️

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 15:01:04

Thank you, AJ. 😊

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Tim Dittmer link
6/30/2023 07:35:35

Nice, Gwen. I love hearing children and watching them play too.

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 15:01:32

They always brighten the day, don't they. Thank you, Tim. 😊

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D.L. Finn
6/30/2023 09:56:30

I love this, Gwen. I felt pure happiness reading it! Xo

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Gwen M. Plano
6/30/2023 15:02:01

Thanks so much, Denise. Hugs to you 🤗

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Mark Bierman link
7/2/2023 01:36:32

That made me feel about 30 years younger! Thanks for the lift! :)

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Gwen M. Plano
7/2/2023 12:43:18

How wonderful is that! Thank you, Mark. 🤗

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Melissa Lemay link
7/3/2023 10:16:15

So beautiful.❤️

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Gwen M. Plano
7/3/2023 16:48:58

Thank you, Melissa. I'm so pleased you liked the tanka.

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Selma Martin link
7/4/2023 00:50:47

Isn't this just lovely! I love it. And the photo is perfect. Those arms stretched wide; ignoring the blockade. Yup, Gwen I noticed your synonyms, dear one. Perfect! Thanks for sharing.

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Gwen M. Plano
7/4/2023 04:43:01

Thank you, Selma, for your kind words. I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem. 😊

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Smitha link
7/4/2023 04:39:47

I love the sound of children's laughter, too. It's therapeutic. This tanka describes it perfectly. 'Airplane arms stretched wide.' There's such a lightness to this. Loved it!

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Gwen M. Plano
7/4/2023 04:43:53

Thank you, Smitha. Children's laugher always warms my heart. 😊

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Jules link
7/6/2023 16:01:35

I remember Airplane arms...and holding hands and twrilling until one got dizzy and fell! 🌈

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