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The Monsoon Tango

7/12/2021

31 Comments

 
Hello blog friends, it's "TankaTuesday again and author Colleen Chesebro offers another prompt. She asks that we create a syllabic poem using synonyms for these two words: green and morass. It's the monsoon season in my area, and my contribution reflects this fact. I hope you like it and also hope you join in the fun.

​Have a wonderful week!
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Jacquie Biggar link
7/13/2021 11:00:25

We could use some of that rain on the west coast! Beautiful poem, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
7/13/2021 14:37:38

Thank you, Jacquie. 🙂

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Robbie Cheadle
7/13/2021 11:34:52

This is very beautiful, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
7/13/2021 14:38:02

Thank you, Robbie. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
7/13/2021 11:59:45

Gwen, what a lovely photo and tanka to go along! I lived in Prescott Valley, AZ for a few years as well in Phoenix... I remember those monsoons well. The last few years there was no rain. I'm hoping you guys fare better than we did. <3

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Gwen M Plano
7/13/2021 14:39:06

Thanks so much, Colleen. We're renting right now, testing the waters, and then will decide where to permanently call home. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
7/14/2021 04:59:56

Love your poem, Gwen! You picked good substitute words. Glad the rains have arrived in your area.

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 06:46:04

Thank you so much, Priscilla. It rained all night -- a blessing during this dry season. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
7/14/2021 05:54:21

"Monsoon tango" is a fabulous phrase. Nicely done, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 06:46:59

Thank you, Staci. I'm so glad you enjoyed that phrase. 😊

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Jan Sikes
7/14/2021 07:28:21

Beautiful, Gwen. I can see "Monsoon Tango" as a great title for a book! :)

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 13:01:49

It does sound like a title for a book. Thanks, Jan. 💗

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Mae Clair link
7/14/2021 07:52:46

Beautifully done, Gwen. Such vivid images with words, and the photo is a perfect match. Sorry I'm late on commenting, I didn't get my usual email notice of your post.

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 13:03:13

Thank you so much, Mae. I'm not sure what is going on with tech these days. I just plod along and hope things work. 😊

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D.L. Finn
7/14/2021 10:25:26

I love monsoon tango, Gwen! What creative images of the soaking rains. Gorgeous tanka :)

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 13:04:20

Thanks so much, Denise. It rained all night, accompanied by an amazing lightning display. 😊

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega link
7/14/2021 10:44:44

Hi, Gwen! It's hurricane season in Florida. Your poem would work for us too. I love your tanka! Monsoon Tango—brilliant!

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 13:05:38

Thanks so much, Vashti. It's a stormy time of year, isn't it? Big hugs 💗

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega link
7/19/2021 15:16:31

Oh, yes! <3

john howell link
7/14/2021 13:19:02

Great poem and I'm glad you are getting some rain. Sounds like monsoons are a good thing.

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Gwen M Plano
7/15/2021 08:43:57

Thank you, John. Last night it poured again and brought a light show with it. A bit of excitement, all welcomed. 😊

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Joan Hall link
7/14/2021 17:31:28

What a lovely poem, Gwen. Unless they're too violent, I love thunderstorms.

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Gwen M Plano
7/14/2021 18:07:14

I do too, Joan. Last night was dramatic, but I loved it! Thank you for your lovely comment. 😊

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Elizabeth link
7/15/2021 17:15:53

Stunning photo, and the poem depicts the flow of nature perfectly!

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Gwen M Plano
7/18/2021 21:57:59

Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

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Miriam Hurdle link
7/15/2021 17:20:08

Beautiful poem, Gwen. We sometimes go to Las Vegas for a getaway. There were lightening and thunders on one of our trips. I didn't expect that to happen in the desert.

The wildfires started several weeks earlier and the fire is higher and burns fast. We need a lot of rain on the west coast right now.

Take care, Gwen!

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Gwen M Plano
7/18/2021 21:59:31

Thank you, Miriam. It rains almost every day now and it's wonderful to see. The Southwest desperately needs every drop. 💗

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Jacqui link
7/16/2021 09:12:45

It's a little scary for those of us who don't see such storms too often. But I suppose you get used to it. My son lives in Okinawa--island life. Lots of typhoons (I think--storms anyway).

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Gwen M Plano
7/18/2021 22:01:34

Thus far, I love the storms with the dramatic skies and rain that follows. Thank you, Jacqui. 💗

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Jill Weatherholt link
7/17/2021 04:54:16

You described perfectly the feeling I had the first time I experienced the Arizona monsoons. Beautiful, Gwen! xo

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Gwen M Plano
7/18/2021 22:02:06

Thank you so much, Jill. Blessings 💗

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