The Sovereignty of Hope: #TankaTuesday

4/12/2022

Hello blog friends. Today is #TankaTuesday, and author Colleen Chesebro asks that we write a TANKA PROSE poem. This form has two parts - a preface and a Tanka of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables. I hope you enjoy my simple attempt.

THE SOVEREIGNTY OF HOPE

Two years ago, COVID traveled across the planet, seeding fear. Many of us lost sight of hope. We forgot that each day holds a promise because we only experienced the darkness. Often just the simplest act can open our hearts.

Have a wonderful week! 💗

46 Comments

Robbie Cheadle

4/12/2022 11:46:18

Beautifully done, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:10:23

Thank you so much, Robbie.

Jacquie Biggar

4/12/2022 12:18:50

So true. <3

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:10:57

Yep...hope does wonders. Thank you, Jacquie. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

4/12/2022 12:32:15

It's wonderful, Gwen! A kiss truly does lift the soul. Great Tanka prose! :-)

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:11:34

I'm so glad you liked it, Yvette. Big hugs... 🤗

Annette R Aben link

4/12/2022 12:48:32

Amen!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:12:05

Thank you, Annette. 💗

John Howell link

4/12/2022 12:48:45

Hope needs to be sovereign for sure. Nicely done. I guess a tart kiss would come after a margarita.

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:13:02

I guess it might, John. 😊 Thank you for the comments and the smile.

Mae Clair link

4/12/2022 13:03:02

I love the sentiment behind it. Beautifully done, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:15:38

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

Jan Sikes

4/12/2022 13:10:21

What a sweet phrase, "yesterday's sorrows soften..." Love this, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:16:07

Thanks so much, Jan. I'm so happy you like it! 😊

Elizabeth link

4/12/2022 13:46:09

Hope is what keep us going. "hope" this pandemic is getting to an ending and we can enjoy friends and travelling again.

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:19:04

Hope keeps us going for sure... It's been a long two years. 🤗

CS Boyack

4/12/2022 13:58:51

Wonderful thoughts today.

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:19:24

Thank you, Craig. 😊

Priscilla Bettis link

4/12/2022 14:14:06

Sweet message, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:19:44

Thank you, Priscilla. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

4/12/2022 14:28:10

Thank you for uplifting poem, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:20:06

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

Staci Troilo link

4/12/2022 15:55:29

Lovely, Gwen. Thank you for sharing.

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 16:20:27

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

Pete Springer link

4/12/2022 16:47:52

Covid has had an effect on my attitude on life. I didn't take things for granted before, but I have just a little extra bit of appreciation for the simple things in life that bring us pleasure.

I now Zoom with my brothers once a month, and I'm going across the country next month to spend time with each one (Colorado, Minnesota, and New Jersey.)

Nice work of the poem!

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 19:36:46

Thank you so much, Pete. I'm so happy you'll be able to visit your brothers. I'll be traveling across the country as well -- to see my four grown kids and grandkids in the greater NYC area. It's been far, far too long. Hugs!

Diana Peach link

4/12/2022 18:46:07

Beautiful, Gwen. Your poetry (and posts) are always so uplifting. Loved this one - especially the tanka. :-) <3

Gwen Plano

4/12/2022 19:37:38

How kind of you to say, Diana. Thank you very much. 💗

D.L. Finn

4/13/2022 00:46:23

Beautiful, Gwen and I agree there must always be hope. Xo

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 07:00:26

Thank you, Denise. 🤗

Harmony Kent link

4/13/2022 02:49:45

As ever, your prose and poetry are beautiful and moving, Gwen! 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 07:00:54

Thank you, dear Harmony. I'm so happy you liked this one. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

4/13/2022 06:18:36

How timely, Gwen. During my commute this morning, I was listening to a sermon on hope. Your tanka is beautiful and so perfect. xo

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 07:01:24

Thank you so much, Jill. Blessings... 💗

Natalie Ducey link

4/13/2022 08:11:31

This is lovely, Gwen. Thanks so much for sharing another gem with us! :)

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 15:11:36

Thank you so much, Natalie. Very kind of you to say. 🤗

Colleen M. Chesebro & Word Craft Poetry link

4/13/2022 09:08:30

Gwen, this is stunning. I like how the tanka reflects back on your thoughts. Well done. <3

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 15:12:15

Thank you so much, Colleen. I'm so pleased you like it. 💗

Joan Hall link

4/13/2022 16:14:59

Beautiful, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

4/13/2022 19:54:09

Thank you, Joan. 😊

mark bierman link

4/14/2022 09:30:05

It's great to see life returning to normal, Gwen. Lovely poem.

Selma Martin link

4/15/2022 09:42:26

If hope becomes sovereign, it's so true: sorrows softens. I agree. Let's keep the flame of hope burning. And continue to spread it. Thanks for this lovely post. I love this kind of encouragement and wisdom. Thank you. Be well. I wish you miracles.

theindieshe link

4/17/2022 08:45:57

A dose of hope and positivity!
Thanks!

sally cronin link

4/18/2022 09:51:40

Stunning Gwen.. thank you ♥

ben Alexander link

4/18/2022 14:06:29

I think this is the most melodious haiku I've ever read, Gwen.

<3
David

ben Alexander link

4/18/2022 14:07:08

oops! I meant most melodious TANKA!

<3
David

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