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The Treasured Key

8/15/2020

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Each week, author Suzanne Burke invites readers to use her photo prompt to write a poem or tell a story. Her Fiction in A Flash Challenge! is now in its 13th week. Perhaps you'd like to participate? This week's image prompt is an antique key.   

When I saw the photo of the key, I thought of walking in the woods and discovering this artifact. I superimposed the image on a forest scene and then hiked the imaginary path. A prayer/poem emerged, which I share as my contribution to this week's Fiction in a Flash Challenge.  
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Suzanne Burke link
8/15/2020 14:14:48

This poem was simply beautiful, Gwen. Thanks so much for contributing again this week! I’ve just featured it as Part 3) of this weeks entries.❤

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Gwen Plano
8/15/2020 20:03:18

Thank you so much, Soooz. I always appreciate your prompts. ♥♥

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Joan Hall link
8/15/2020 14:37:00

Beautiful poem, Gwen. Thank you for the gentle reminder.

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Gwen Plano
8/15/2020 20:05:04

Thank you, Joan. I always take an early morning walk, and the image of the key in the leaves set the stage for this little reverie. ♥

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Miriam Hurdle link
8/15/2020 15:19:41

I echoed your plea and reflection, Gwen. This is beautiful.

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Gwen Plano
8/15/2020 20:06:31

Thank you, dear Miriam. ♥

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Jill Weatherholt link
8/15/2020 16:28:20

This is beautiful, Gwen. xo

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 04:11:56

Thank you, dear Jill. These days prayer is often evoked. ♥

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Harmony Kent link
8/16/2020 05:00:10

Beautiful poem and sentiment,
Gwen. Bravo 😊

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:08:29

Thank you, Harmony. Morning walks can be inspiring. ♥

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Karen Ingalls link
8/16/2020 06:05:10

This is a beautiful and inspirational poem/prayer. I am going to print it out so I have it with me to use during meditative times.

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:09:01

Thank you, dear Karen. You warm my heart! ♥

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Staci Troilo link
8/16/2020 06:21:25

So beautiful, Gwen. And so appropriate for me to read on Sunday morning.

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:09:39

Thank you, Staci. Much appreciated... ♥

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Joan Hall link
8/16/2020 06:33:06

Gwen, I read this on Soooz's site yesterday. Beautiful, thought-provoking poem.

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:10:45

Thank you, Joan. I saw your kind comment there and so appreciate it - here and there. ♥

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John Howell link
8/16/2020 07:39:12

Beautiful Poem, Gwen. Well done on the prompt.

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:11:07

Thank you, John. All the best!

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Jan Sikes
8/16/2020 09:11:50

So beautiful, Gwen. The heart truly holds the treasured key! A fantastic response to the prompt!

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Gwen Plano
8/16/2020 10:12:53

Thank you, dear Jan. If we can all stay close to our hearts, we'll make it through the chaos. ♥

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Mae Clair link
8/17/2020 10:31:31

Simply stunning, Gwen. This one really resonated with me. I loved it!

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2020 09:53:02

Thank you, Mae. I love my morning walks, especially one aided by the imagination. :)

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Donna Connolly link
8/17/2020 16:36:17

What a beautiful poem, Gwen. I needed to read this right now. Thank you.

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2020 09:54:16

Thank you so much, Donna, wishing you abundant blessings.

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D.L. Finn
8/17/2020 16:50:31

A beautiful reminder that what we are seeking is within, Gwen. Your poem was moving and insightful.

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2020 09:54:38

Thank you, dear Denise. Big hugs!

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Vashti Q link
8/20/2020 15:36:08

Brilliant! What a beautiful and inspiring poem, Gwen. I love that it rhymed too. Add music and it's a hymn. Bravo! :D xo

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Gwen Plano
8/22/2020 09:13:55

Thank you, dear Vashti. Hugs! ♥

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
8/20/2020 22:06:35

This poem is very uplifting, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
8/22/2020 09:14:36

Thank you, dear Roberta. Simple and heartfelt...

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