THE RIVER OF LIFE

11/12/2024

Hello, blog friends!

It's Tanka Tuesday, and this week poet Willow Withers offers the prompt. She's asked that participating poets choose a piece of music and "write a syllabic poem about how the music either makes you feel or what it suggests to you."

For my contribution, I've gone back in time to 1976. Judy Collins and Leonard Cohen are two of my favorites and in this song, they shine. I offer "Suzanne".

My music-inspired tanka tries to capture some of the life-movement suggested by the song Suzanne. I hope you enjoy it.

THE RIVER OF LIFE

I hope you have a wonderful, music-filled week!

40 Comments

Jacqui link

11/12/2024 08:31:03

Leonard Cohen was one of my favorite early singers. I still love the memories he brings.

Gwen M. Plano

11/12/2024 13:13:10

He had an incredible voice and sung from his heart/soul. Thank you, Jacqui. 😊

willowdot21 link

11/12/2024 09:02:18

I do love this song, I do not like many of Leonard Cohen's song but I do like this one. I really love your soothing and tender Tanka Gwen 💜💜

Gwen M. Plano

11/12/2024 13:13:56

Thanks so much, Willow. I'm glad you enjoyed my Tanka. 😊

John howell link

11/12/2024 09:23:01

A lovely poem, Gwen. Your words are so true. The heart can be opened by something as easy as a song or call. This is a beautiful song, and there have been beautiful calls.

Gwen M. Plano

11/12/2024 13:16:58

Thank you, John. Life is quite the journey, isn't it? This duet really shines light on the beautiful moments. 😊

Colleen link

11/12/2024 09:58:21

This is a beautiful and uplifting song and tanka, Gwen. We all need some good energy right now. 🧡

Gwen M. Plano

11/12/2024 13:17:33

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

Liz Gauffreau link

11/13/2024 05:34:20

I've always loved this duet! It was so good to listen to it again. Your beautiful tanka does the music justice.

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 05:38:33

Thanks so much, Liz. I'm all smiles! 🌞

Priscilla Bettis link

11/13/2024 06:13:40

Wonderful song choice and poem, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 09:17:49

Thank you, Priscilla. I'm so happy you enjoyed them. 🌞

Daniel Antion link

11/13/2024 08:34:38

Wonderful words, Gwen. Music can do that!

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 09:19:47

Thank you, Dan. I especially love the thought that each of us are sailors through life. 🌞

Timothy W. Dittmer Christine J. Dittmer link

11/13/2024 08:45:27

That's a wonderful song and your poetry is beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 09:20:23

Thank you so much, Tim. I'm glad you liked them. 🌞

Balroop Singh link

11/13/2024 09:30:57

Your poem inspires the love for life, Gwen. A wonderful choice of song.

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 15:03:35

Thank you, dear Balroop. I'm so glad you liked them both. 🌞

D.L. Finn

11/13/2024 12:23:20

Beautiful song, Gwen. I love how your poem connected to it. Xo

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 15:04:30

Thank you, Denise. The song is extraordinary and easy to connect to. 🌞

D. Wallace Peach link

11/13/2024 15:06:26

A beautiful, serene poem, Gwen. And a song that took me back in time. :-) <3

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 18:31:32

Thank you, Diana. The song is a special one for me. It's wonderful to imagine all of us as sailors of life. 🌞

Marsha link

11/13/2024 16:06:30

Beautiful, Gwen. It's been a long time since I heard this song, but I always loved it. I love the reminder in your poem about the importance of a phone call.

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 18:33:04

Thank you, Marsha. The song prompted me to consider those phone calls. 🌞

Yvette M Calleiro link

11/13/2024 16:28:16

Beautiful poem, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 18:33:40

Thanks so much, Yvette. 🌞

Thomas Wikman link

11/13/2024 17:28:29

It is a nice song and the poem is beautiful

Gwen M. Plano

11/13/2024 18:34:38

Thanks so much, Thomas. 🌞

Freya Pickard link

11/14/2024 00:09:18

I love Leonard Cohen's music and poetry! Suzanne is an incredible song. I love your tanka - it's you, but it reflects Cohen's lyrics... (By the way, I've just started reading The Soul Whisperer's Decision!)

Gwen M. Plano

11/14/2024 13:52:47

Thank you so much, Freya. Hugs.. 🌞

Annette Aben

11/14/2024 07:33:09

smiling from the heart, here

Gwen M. Plano

11/14/2024 13:53:19

So happy to hear that... 😊

Rallm

11/14/2024 16:03:19

A beautiful poem inspired by a beautiful song.

Gwen M. Plano

11/15/2024 04:34:38

Thank you so much, Rall. 😊

Jan Sikes

11/15/2024 14:04:52

What a beautiful song! It fits with the poem perfectly. Great job, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

11/16/2024 05:50:33

I love the song and the two of them singing it -- so beautiful. Thank you, Jan, for your added joy. 😊

Jules link

11/17/2024 09:50:28

Faith in nature and bending rivers... *sigh*

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Kerfe

11/18/2024 19:23:26

The right words can make all the difference. Good song, good response.

Robbie Cheadle

11/20/2024 10:35:46

Hi Gwen, a beautiful poem to go with a wonderful song.

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