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The Sovereignty of Hope: #TankaTuesday

4/12/2022

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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.
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​Have a wonderful week! 💗
46 Comments
Robbie Cheadle
4/12/2022 11:46:18

Beautifully done, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:10:23

Thank you so much, Robbie.

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Jacquie Biggar
4/12/2022 12:18:50

So true. <3

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:10:57

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

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Yvette M Calleiro link
4/12/2022 12:32:15

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

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:11:34

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

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Annette R Aben link
4/12/2022 12:48:32

Amen!

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:12:05

Thank you, Annette. 💗

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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.

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:13:02

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

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Mae Clair link
4/12/2022 13:03:02

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

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:15:38

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

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Jan Sikes
4/12/2022 13:10:21

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

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:16:07

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

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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.

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:19:04

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

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CS Boyack
4/12/2022 13:58:51

Wonderful thoughts today.

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:19:24

Thank you, Craig. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
4/12/2022 14:14:06

Sweet message, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:19:44

Thank you, Priscilla. 😊

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
4/12/2022 14:28:10

Thank you for uplifting poem, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:20:06

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

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Staci Troilo link
4/12/2022 15:55:29

Lovely, Gwen. Thank you for sharing.

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 16:20:27

Thank you, Staci. 🤗

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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!

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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!

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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

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Gwen Plano
4/12/2022 19:37:38

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

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D.L. Finn
4/13/2022 00:46:23

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

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 07:00:26

Thank you, Denise. 🤗

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Harmony Kent link
4/13/2022 02:49:45

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

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 07:00:54

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

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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

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 07:01:24

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

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Natalie Ducey link
4/13/2022 08:11:31

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

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 15:11:36

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

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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

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 15:12:15

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

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Joan Hall link
4/13/2022 16:14:59

Beautiful, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2022 19:54:09

Thank you, Joan. 😊

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mark bierman link
4/14/2022 09:30:05

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

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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.

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theindieshe link
4/17/2022 08:45:57

A dose of hope and positivity!
Thanks!

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sally cronin link
4/18/2022 09:51:40

Stunning Gwen.. thank you ♥

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ben Alexander link
4/18/2022 14:06:29

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

<3
David

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ben Alexander link
4/18/2022 14:07:08

oops! I meant most melodious TANKA!


<3
David

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