The Climb

2/11/2025

Hello, dear blog friends ~

Hubby and I are headed to Sedona, AZ. It's one of my favorite places on our beautiful planet, and it is only an hour from where we live. We'll stay a few nights and bask in the silence of the red rocks, so I doubt you'll see me on social media.

This morning, I noticed D.L. Finn's image prompt (see below), and quickly composed a Tanka. Mountains and silence are my travel goals, so this image is a perfect one for me. If you'd like to know more about Denise's prompt, the link will lead you to her site.

Here's my contribution:

I hope you have a wonderful week, and I especially hope it is filled with peace. Take good care of yourself! ❤️

29 Comments

D. L. Finn

2/11/2025 12:45:38

I absolutely love this tanka, Gwen. It made me feel so peaceful and content. So glad you participated. Thank you!! I love Sedona too, have a wonderful stay there. Sending huge hugs xo

Gwen M. Plano

2/11/2025 13:58:13

Ohhh, I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Denise. Sending hugs back to you. 🤗

Balroop Singh link

2/11/2025 13:30:52

There is a strange serenity in your poem, despite the dark image. Love your interpretation, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

2/11/2025 13:59:17

Thank you, dear Balroop. I'm pleased you found the serenity. ❤️

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/12/2025 03:57:50

Your poem is beautiful, Gwen! Enjoy Sedona! It truly is a magical place.

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

Gwen M. Plano

2/12/2025 04:58:47

Thank you, Yvette! It is magical. 🤗

John Howell link

2/12/2025 06:05:34

A lovely Tanka, Gwen. Wishing you a peaceful trip and an enrichment offered by all the sights and sounds of that beautiful place.

Gwen M. Plano

2/12/2025 08:29:24

Thank you, John. Sedona always lifts my heart. It's beautiful.

Timothy W. Dittmer link

2/12/2025 07:11:13

Wonderful poem, Gwen. Enjoy your time at Sedona.

Gwen M. Plano

2/12/2025 08:28:47

Thank you, Tim. It's beautiful here, even though it's quite chilly this morning.

Priscilla Bettis link

2/12/2025 09:15:58

I feel so small whenever I'm surrounded by mountains. Beautiful tanka, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:31:24

They are powerful for sure, but oddly enough, I often feel at home. Thank you, Priscilla. 😊

Jacqui Murray link

2/12/2025 09:25:52

Sedona is one of the planet's beautiful places. Have fun!

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:33:09

It is, Jacqui. We wondered back into the Red Rocks and got home last night. Beautiful! 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

2/12/2025 09:32:28

I love your tanka, Gwen! It's a perfect little gem. I am drawn to the mountains on a regular basis.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:34:04

Somehow mountains fill our souls, don't they Liz? I always love reading of your adventures. 😊

Sandra Cox link

2/12/2025 09:50:55

Purrfect tanka. Enjoy your mountains.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:34:28

Thanks so much, Sandra. 😊

Jan Sikes

2/12/2025 13:41:41

Beautiful, Gwen. Enjoy your time in Sedona!

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:35:04

We had a wonderful time, Jan. Thank you. 😊

Annette Aben

2/12/2025 14:18:03

the first lines, is intriguing... the last line blows the mind

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:36:20

Thank you, Annette. I'm so glad you liked the poem. 😊

Thomas Wikman link

2/12/2025 16:07:57

It is a beautiful poem and a wonderfully mysterious picture. The last line is very powerful.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:37:06

Thank you, Thomas. These days, peace is a jewel to seek. 😊

Daniel Antion link

2/14/2025 17:28:06

Beautiful poem, Gwen. I hope you enjoy the weekend.

Gwen M. Plano

2/15/2025 05:37:43

Thank you, Dan. We very much enjoyed the adventure. 😊

Robbie Cheadle

2/18/2025 11:56:04

A lovely poem, Gwen. Enjoy your time away.

Marsha link

2/18/2025 12:19:46

Gwen, this is a lovely poem. I love Sedona as well. I hope the rocky cliffs brought you inner peace. They bring me shortness of breath, LOL. But I do love their beauty. My husband climbed all the way around Bell and Courthouse Rocks. It was about 5 miles. Afterwards, he said he thought at times he wasn't going to make it, and he's in pretty good shape. Have a great week. :)

Pamela Wight link

2/22/2025 10:05:20

Excellent Tanko. I haven't been to Sedona (yet) but it's on my (too-long) bucket list! Climbing for inner peace sounds like a great way to enjoy the scenery while finding that peace.

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