The Eagle and Our Pilgrimage

7/21/2023

Hello blog friends,

I've another poem to share. It's an unusual one, a special challenge from Colleen Chesebro. In her own words, master poet Colleen explains:

This week's challenge is to write an Imayo poem. Your subject must be about a bird. The imayo is composed of four 12-syllable lines. Each line is divided into a 7-syllable and 5-syllable section, with a hard pause in between.

I've a special love for eagles, so my Imayo focuses on this magnificent bird. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a wonderful weekend - hopefully with cool breezes and soft sunshine. 🌞

28 Comments

Karen Ingalls

7/22/2023 04:25:56

This poem has touched my heart in a very special way. My daughter became a widow at the young age of 29. She believes that her husband's soul has flown with the eagles, his favorite bird.
I am sending your beautiful poem to her. The last line brought tears to my eyes: "they reveal the pilgrimage, hearts bound for heaven."

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 05:13:14

Thank you, dear Karen. Your tender story touches my soul. ❤️

Annette Rochelle Aben link

7/22/2023 05:08:29

Beautiful.

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 05:13:35

Thank you, Annette. 😊

Vera Day link

7/22/2023 05:35:10

Oh, I love this one, Gwen! It's beautiful, plus you handled the form really well.

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 05:55:59

Thank you so much, Vera. I'd never heard of this form until Colleen offered the challenge. 😊

Marcia Meara link

7/22/2023 05:59:42

Fabulous, Gwen! And gorgeous to LOOK at, too, with that photo behind it. Florida is second only to Alaska in bald eagle populations (the last time I checked), and they are definitely one of my favorite birds. You can't help but get excited when you see one soaring overhead, and your poem expresses that feeling beautifully! 🤗❤️🤗

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 11:24:44

Thank you, dear Marcia. I rarely see them in AZ, but I used to see them daily in Branson. They are magnificent to watch. ❤️

JILL WEATHERHOLT link

7/22/2023 06:47:18

This is so beautiful, Gwen. And what a special gift you've given Karen's daughter. Seeing an eagle in the wild is always a treat. Thanks for sharing. xo

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 11:25:21

Thank you so much, Jill. They are a magical and mystical bird. ❤️

Teagan Riordain Geneviene link

7/22/2023 10:02:36

It had to be difficult to work out all of that, Gwen. But you did it so well. Hugs on the wing.

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 11:26:04

Thank you, Teagan. It's a complicated sequence for sure. Hugs back to you. 🤗

Tim Dittmer link

7/22/2023 12:37:45

Beautiful, Gwen, and the picture definitely illustrates it perfectly.

Gwen M. Plano

7/22/2023 13:34:37

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

Liz Gauffreau link

7/22/2023 14:09:03

I LOVE this poem! You do heartfelt emotion very well.

Gwen M. Plano

7/23/2023 21:09:30

Thanks so much, Liz. You made my day! 😊

Daniel antion link

7/22/2023 15:42:41

This seems like a challenging poem to write, Gwen. You did a wonderful job!

Gwen M. Plano

7/23/2023 21:10:17

Thank you, Dan. It was a complicated poem for sure. I'm glad you liked it. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

7/22/2023 20:03:58

Heartfelt and beautiful, Gwen! Well done!

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

Gwen M. Plano

7/23/2023 21:10:44

Thanks so much, Yvette. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

Jan Sikes

7/23/2023 08:45:17

I agree, Gwen. Eagles are such magnificent birds and your poem is exquisite!

Gwen M. Plano

7/23/2023 21:11:10

Thank you, Jan. I'm so happy you liked it. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

7/23/2023 11:13:40

Gwen, your imayo is fabulous! It was fun trying a new form.

Gwen M. Plano

7/23/2023 21:11:51

Thank you, Colleen, it was fun! Your prompts are brilliant. 🤗

willow willers link

7/25/2023 04:24:39

Your words have really captured the eagles spirit 💜

Gwen M. Plano

7/25/2023 08:24:19

Thank you, Willow. 😊

Selma Martin

7/25/2023 04:30:03

Aww, superlative! Adore it. xoxo

Gwen M. Plano

7/25/2023 08:24:41

Thanks so much, Selma. 😊

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