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2/15/2025

Hello, blog friends!

Hubby and I had a great time in Sedona enjoying the Red Rocks. It was windy and chilly, but the weather did not detract from the natural beauty of the area. Since childhood, I've loved this breathtaking area.

With my recent travels in mind, I'm responding to David Bogomolny's W3 poetry prompt. He asks that participants create a poem that encourages someone not to give up and to persevere. You can read the full instructions here:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/02/12/w3-prompt-146-weave-written-weekly/

My contribution is two tankas - 5 lines each of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables.

I hope you have a wonderful week. I wish you several days of relaxation and escape. It's amazing how refreshing it can be to not know what is happening politically on our beautiful planet. I didn't have social media connections for a few days, and now I finally understand the expression, "ignorance is bliss". ☺️

34 Comments

Thomas Wikman link

2/16/2025 02:20:08

That is a beautiful poem that I hope will help someone

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 06:35:08

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

Priscilla Bettis link

2/16/2025 05:28:37

Life as the artist and hope as the compass--that's cool, Gwen. I'm glad you had a wonderful time in Sedona!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 06:36:01

Thanks so much, Priscilla. It's always wonderful to be in the Red Rocks.

Liz Gauffreau link

2/16/2025 05:30:48

I'm so glad you had a good trip to Sedona, Gwen! Thank you for the hopeful poem. Keep 'em coming!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 06:36:34

Thank you, Sedona. It was very refreshing.

Timothy W. Dittmer link

2/16/2025 06:20:58

Beautiful, Gwen, and meaningful. One's hopes can guide them, and tell them to keep trying.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 06:37:18

Thank you so much, Tim. I believe so too.

Selma

2/16/2025 07:00:48

Truly beautiful words dear Gwen. What art! What compass. Thanks for this encouraging poem. Love it. Thanks. Happy travels.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:14:53

Thank you, dear Selma. Hugs...

Selma

2/16/2025 07:02:34

That was Selma, Gwen. What art! What compass. . .

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:15:31

Thank you, dear Selma. ❤️

Jan Sikes

2/16/2025 09:05:14

What beautiful expressions, Gwen. I adhere to the "ignorance is bliss" concept and have for several years. I can do nothing to fix all that is broken in the world. All I can do is hold the light in my tiny space in all of it. Hugs!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:16:45

So, so true, Jan. And yet, at times I get pulled into the craziness. We all need to "hold the light" -- thank you. 🤗

Yvette M Calleiro link

2/16/2025 10:34:16

Beautiful poem, Gwen! I'm happy you were able to disconnect for a few days.

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

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:17:44

Thank you, Yvette. We all need to escape at times...and disconnect. ☺️

ben Alexander link

2/16/2025 10:48:11

Gwen, I feel like your tanka verses flow with a gentle wisdom, leading me through the balance of struggle and hope with a quiet grace.

Much love,
David

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:18:29

How lovely of you to say, David. Thank you very much for the kind words. ❤️

Daniel Antion link

2/16/2025 11:45:09

Lovely poems, Gwen. Hope is so important!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 12:19:08

Thank you, Dan. I couldn't agree more with you.

john howell link

2/16/2025 12:15:15

Welcome back. The poems are terrific and am glad you had a good time.

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 16:05:16

Thanks so much, John. It was a needed escape.

Annette Aben

2/16/2025 14:48:40

hope-filled lives!

Gwen M. Plano

2/16/2025 16:05:48

Yes!! Hugs, Annette. 🤗

violet link

2/17/2025 02:33:26

I often tell myself, baby steps. Just keep moving. And as evidenced by my being here today it has never proven itself untrue. This poem made me think of that. Thank you.

Gwen M. Plano

2/17/2025 07:28:10

Thank you for sharing this precious approach to life, Violet. Beautiful! ❤️

Harmony Kent link

2/17/2025 04:30:55

Gwen this is beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your lovely words. Hugs 🤗💗

Gwen M. Plano

2/17/2025 07:28:35

Thank you so much, dear Harmony. ❤️

Svenja wlknlr-wolkenleer link

2/17/2025 09:42:03

Life is the artist...
Hope is our compass...

What great lines!

Thank you for participating!

Gwen M. Plano

2/17/2025 16:00:01

I'm so pleased you liked it. Thank you!

ben Alexander link

2/19/2025 00:57:37

hi, Gwen 😍

Just wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted for the very first time by our beloved Artie Camenzind, is now live:

https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/02/19/w3-prompt-147-weave-written-weekly/

Enjoy❣️

Much love,
David

Gwen M. Plano

2/19/2025 07:42:31

Thank you, David. I'll visit today! 😊

ben Alexander link

2/26/2025 02:13:07

hi, Gwen

Just wanna let you know that this week's W3 prompt, hosted for the first time by the wonderful Violet Lentz, is now live:

https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/02/26/w3-prompt-148-weave-written-weekly/

Enjoy❣️

Much love,
David

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2025 13:44:29

I'm so sorry I missed your message, David. I would have loved to participate. I was traveling. ❤️

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