The Awakening, a #TankaTuesday poem

2/15/2022

Hello dear blog friends. It's #TankaTuesday and author Colleen Chesebro has another prompt for us. She invites anyone who enjoys poetry to respond to the photo image below (submitted by Diana Peach).

I've chosen to write two tanka, each with 5-7-5-7-7 syllables. I hope you enjoy it, and I also hope you'll join in the fun. My submission --

With fingers crossed, let's all enjoy a week full of wonderful discoveries. Stay well! 😊

39 Comments

Mae Clair link

2/15/2022 16:49:37

Gwen, I love how this speaks to embracing imagination and new and wondrous possibilities. You're words are a perfect match to Diana's photo!

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 10:12:51

Thank you so much, Mae. It's a fascinating photo isn't it. 😊

Joan Hall link

2/16/2022 04:57:43

Positive and uplifting, Gwen. Love it.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 10:14:31

Thank you, Joan. Much appreciated.

Harmony Kent link

2/16/2022 06:21:10

“The dreamers have awakened” … absolutely love this, Gwen! Bravo, my friend. Great response 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 10:15:16

Thank you so much, Harmony. It's a fun photo to work from, right? So many possibilities. 💗

Mar link

2/16/2022 08:42:16

Beautifully said, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 10:15:44

Thank you, Mar, so kind of you to say. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

2/16/2022 13:49:22

Gwen, what a fabulous double tanka to accompany this image. Indeed, "the dreamers have awakened..." what a lovely wake-up call to us all. <3

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 15:18:33

Thank you, Colleen. This was as fascinating photo to work with. 😊

Diana Peach link

2/16/2022 15:17:54

Oooh. I love these, Gwen. Wonderful takes on the prompt. The second one gave me goosebumps of loveliness. :-) I hope some wonderful doors open for you this week.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2022 15:19:49

A full moon, warming weather...I think those doors are opening. Thank you so much, Diana -- for the photo prompt and the encouraging words.😊

Jacquie Biggar

2/16/2022 17:21:30

Ooh, I feel a story in the making!

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 05:31:34

Thank you, Jacquie. You brought a smile. 😊

Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack link

2/17/2022 03:25:42

Hi My Friend,
Such doors that are suddenly opened have many hidden surprises. For me, I would question if I really wanted to open the door. Some doors are better left closed regardless whether the surprise is good or bad.
Have a lovely day.
Shalom aleichem

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 05:32:37

One never knows, but I'd probably want to peek inside. Thank you, Pat, for stopping by. 😊

Karen Ingalls

2/17/2022 03:51:03

Gwen, I think this is one of your best pieces of Tanka poetry. It conveyed mystery, magic, history, culture, people, spiritualism, and so much more. The words and the image were perfectly matched.

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 05:33:11

Oh my, so kind of you to say, Karen. Thank you very much. 💗

Priscilla Bettis link

2/17/2022 04:35:01

Nice double Tanka respose to the photo prompt, Gwen. A closed door does make one wonder what's behind it!

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 05:34:11

So true, Priscilla, and the child in us wants to know what's inside. Thank you for your kind comments. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

2/17/2022 05:53:58

Awaken, dreamers, awake!

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:55:40

😊 Yes and yes and yes! Thank you, Liz.

Jan Sikes

2/17/2022 06:56:38

What a beautiful poem, Gwen. "Time has lost its control..." Love that!! Great response to the prompt!

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:56:18

Thank you, Jan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it

Staci Troilo link

2/17/2022 09:31:28

Love that last line, Gwen. Brava!

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:56:55

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

D.L. Finn

2/17/2022 10:30:02

I love this especially the last line, Dreamer have awakened! Xo

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:57:32

Thank you, Denise. I'm glad you like it. Hugs...🤗

John Howell link

2/17/2022 10:43:50

This was an excellent poem of discovery. We could use a little truth and freedom discovery. Well done.

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:58:34

Thank you, John. I couldn't agree more with you -- truth and freedom! 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/17/2022 13:06:03

I love the idea that a hidden key has unlocked everyone's imaginations! Great poem, Gwen! :-)

Gwen Plano

2/17/2022 17:59:02

Thank you, Yvette. So kind of you to say. 😊

Jill Weatherholt link

2/18/2022 07:11:25

Beautiful, Gwen! xo

Gwen Plano

2/18/2022 07:45:40

Thank you, dear Jill. 😊

Marcia Meara link

2/18/2022 07:58:58

Well if THIS isn't the inspiration for for a full length novel, I don't know what is! Great poem, Gwen! It makes me want MORE! 🤗❤

Marcia Meara link

2/18/2022 08:01:01

And obviously, I need a second cup of Earl Grey! Sorry about typos and black hearts! DOH!! But you know I love you regardless, right?
💖💖💖

Gwen Plano

2/19/2022 15:35:43

You bring smiles with every heart, red or black or green. 💝 Thank you so much, Marcia.

Selma Martin link

2/18/2022 09:12:32

The light, that blessed light comes in through the gaps. Yup, that's how light and wisdom comes through. Lovely. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

Gwen Plano

2/19/2022 15:34:37

How kind of you to say, Selma. Thank you. 💗

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