Through a window...

9/2/2025

Hello, blog friends ~

This morning folks in my part of the world were surprised by a red (or deep orange) sky. I took the photo below at 6AM. I'm sure you know the riddle, Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Well, there are no sailors in the high desert, so I don't know what the red sky means. BUT, it was breathtakingly beautiful to behold.

Melissa Lemay provides the Tanka Tuesday prompt today. She asked poets to "observe from a window, write about their surroundings, and create a tanka poem using sensory imagery and personal reflections." I've included my poem below the photo.

morning light proclaims

with fiery shades of scarlet

a new day is born

arise, receive the blessings

life awaits your acceptance

I hope you have a wonderful week. Be well, laugh much, and cuddle with the little creatures of life - two or four legged. ❤️

32 Comments

Selma Martin

9/3/2025 01:00:34

Yes, yes. Let's arise to receive this one-of-a-kind gift. So lovely. Thanks for sharing this.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2025 08:16:39

Thank you, Selmas. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 🌞

john howell link

9/3/2025 05:57:01

An amazing sky, Gwen. Your poem hit the mark, too.

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2025 08:15:54

Thanks so much, John. 🌞

D.L. Finn

9/3/2025 09:21:17

Wow, that is gorgeous Gwen and perfect poem to accompany it xo

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2025 13:53:12

Thanks so much, Denise. Hugs...

Priscilla Bettis link

9/3/2025 11:52:54

I'm amazed by the beautiful orange sky. I pray it doesn't mean dangerous weather for anyone. I love your jubilant poem. Arise, indeed!

Gwen M. Plano

9/3/2025 13:53:57

Thank you, dear Priscilla. Arise - YES! ❤️

Thomas Wikman link

9/3/2025 14:48:55

Yes that is indeed aa gorgeous sky. I think the reddest I've ever seen and your poem is beautiful.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 03:47:26

Thank you, Thomas. I've never seen a sky like this before. It literally took my breath away. 🌞

Liz Gauffreau link

9/3/2025 15:40:05

What a stunning sunrise! The tanka expresses the feeling that accompanies it perfectly.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 05:07:12

Thank you, Liz. It was stunning, and it made me wish I had a better camera than just my phone camera. 🌞

Dan Antion link

9/3/2025 16:51:30

What a beautiful photo, Gwen. I'm sure that color didn't last long. Great capture and a wonderful poem.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 05:05:50

So true, Dan. My hubby took a photo about 15 minutes later, and the sky had turned a soft rose color. 🌞

Timothy W. Dittmer link

9/3/2025 20:22:18

Beautiful morning sky, Gwen, and your tanka is heartfelt.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 05:04:51

Thanks so much, Tim. I hope you have a wonderful day. 🌞

Balroop Singh link

9/3/2025 22:13:33

Usually the sky turns red when there are wildfires nearby. I hope this is just Mother Nature's trick.
Lovely tanka, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 05:02:38

Like you, Balroop, I thought about wildfires, but there were none in that area. It was a natural phenomenon. Pretty amazing. Thank you so much. 🌞

Anita Dawes link

9/4/2025 02:27:03

Thanks for sharing that incredible sky, Gwen, and your tanka really did it justice!

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 05:00:52

Thank you, Anita. It was an amazing sunrise to behold. 🌞

D. Wallace Peach link

9/4/2025 11:52:14

It's almost like the prompt elicited the sunrise, or the other way around. Isn't that spectacular? What a gorgeous photo, Gwen. The uplifting energy in your poem makes them a perfect pair.

Gwen M. Plano

9/4/2025 15:30:01

Thanks so much, Diana. The sunrise truly took my breath away. I only had my cell with me, but the scene deserved a much better camera. ❤️

Suzanne

9/5/2025 11:51:37

So lovely....💞

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2025 14:30:21

Thank you so much, Suzanne. 🌞

Marsha link

9/5/2025 16:47:32

Beautiful. Ours was that shade last night, as was the sun. The sun was almost irresistible. Yours must be because of all the forest fires. I think that is what is causing ours. Stay safe!

Gwen M. Plano

9/7/2025 10:47:33

Thank you, Marsha. I agree with you, it was "irresistible". 🌞

willow link

9/8/2025 07:27:43

A wonderful sky absolutely amazing over here in the you UK it would be rare to see a fantastic orange sky.
Our saying is "Red sky at night shepherds delight, red sky in the morning shepherds warning".
Your poem is beautiful as beautiful as your photo. 💜💜💜

Robbie Cheadle

9/8/2025 11:07:55

This picture and poem are both gorgeous.

Gwen M. Plano

9/9/2025 06:12:56

Thanks so much, Robbie. ❤️

Colleen Chesebro link

9/8/2025 13:49:58

Gwen, what a stunning sight and photo! I love your peaceful message. 🧡

Gwen M. Plano

9/9/2025 06:13:50

Thank you, Colleen. I'm elated you enjoyed this post as you have. ❤️

Melissa Lemay link

9/30/2025 20:47:30

I’ll always accept another beautiful morning and a new sunrise.

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