Travelers with Good Intent

9/5/2023

Hello, blog friends!

Today poet Colleen Chesebro provides a new challenge. We are invited to create a syllabic poem using synonyms for quiet and seek. Provocative, right?

I've chosen to write two tanka. My words include peace, reverence, journey, travelers, pursue, guide, shepherd . . . hmm, it looks like I connect with seek. But don't we all?

I hope you enjoy the poem, but more importantly, I hope your journey is especially kind to you today. Have a wonderful week! 😊

44 Comments

Colleen Chesebro link

9/5/2023 07:55:26

Gwen, this is a splendid double tanka poem. I love how the words inspired you. What a great photo, too!

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 08:46:09

Thank you so much, Colleen. ❤️

Selma Martin

9/5/2023 07:57:09

Tremendously lovely, Gwen. You do this so well. xoxo

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 08:46:35

So kind of you to say, Selma. Thank you. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

9/5/2023 11:25:35

I love the line Our chosen compass, reverence or disrespect, guides our journey- beautiful, Gwen <3

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 11:28:06

Thank you, Jacquie. I'm so pleased you liked that line - one of my favorites. 😊

Balroop Singh link

9/5/2023 16:55:03

Profound and lovely! This poem compresses the philosophy of life, just in a few words. Beautifully crafted.
Many thanks for your heart-felt review of Fusion Gwen, much appreciated. 🙏🏻 🥰

Gwen M. Plano

9/5/2023 20:49:22

Thank you so much, Balroop. I enjoyed your collection very much, and I was pleased to leave a supportive review. ❤️

Karen Ingalls

9/6/2023 04:59:58

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:47:07

Thank you, dear Karen. ❤️

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

9/6/2023 05:10:18

This is beautiful, Gwen. Thank you for the morning inspiration. xo

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:47:26

Thanks so much, Jill. ❤️

Joan Hall link

9/6/2023 05:40:38

You had me hooked from the opening line. Nice one, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:47:56

So kind of you to say, Joan. Thank you. ❤️

Vera Day link

9/6/2023 05:50:48

Gwen, this is lovely and full of wisdom!

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:48:29

Thank you, Vera. It's a simple poem. I'm so pleased you liked it.

Liz Gauffreau link

9/6/2023 06:29:48

I love the line "life is the artist"!

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:49:08

Thank you, Liz. I'm glad you liked that line. My favorite as well. ❤️

Jacqui link

9/6/2023 07:47:03

Mountains are such beautiful guideposts.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:49:41

So true, Jacqui. Since I was a kid, they inspired me. 😊

john howell link

9/6/2023 08:59:44

Life is the artist. What a great line, Gwen. Lovely job on the prompt.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:50:04

So kind of you to say, John. Thank you. 😊

D. L. Finn

9/6/2023 09:16:28

What a beautiful insight into life's journey, Gwen. Well said! Xo

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:50:34

Thank you, Denise. I'm so pleased you liked the poem. ❤️

Mae Clair link

9/6/2023 10:05:58

Wonderful, Gwen. I especially love the last two lines, which speak volumes about out outlook on life.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:51:32

Thank you, Mae. I love that you liked those two lines. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

9/6/2023 11:55:23

Beautiful, Gwen, and so true! High mountains CAN'T deter travelers with good intentions.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:52:18

Yep...I'm so glad you agree. Thank you, Tim. 😊

Jan Sikes

9/6/2023 12:53:06

So beautiful, Gwen. Makes me want to travel. :) I love the reference to our chosen compass. Fantastic!

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 14:53:04

Sometimes we forget we do the choosing, right? Thank you, Jan. 😊

Daniel antion link

9/6/2023 15:19:27

I was only able to read the first poem, Gwen. The image kept loading halfway and then disappearing. I think it's on my end, as I've had problems with other sites today. I liked what I could read.

Gwen M. Plano

9/6/2023 17:36:44

Thank you for visiting, Dan. I'm sorry the image wouldn't load fully, but I'm grateful you tried. Technology can be so fickle at times. 😊

Kerfe

9/7/2023 06:16:52

We should all be travelers with good intent. Well said.

Gwen M. Plano

9/7/2023 07:02:39

Thank you, Kerfe. I think so too. ❤️

Ange link

9/7/2023 12:23:38

What a beautiful journey Gwen with 'our chosen compass' ❤️

Gwen M. Plano

9/7/2023 12:39:16

Thanks so much, Ange. ❤️

Marcia Meara link

9/8/2023 07:13:52

Beautiful and moving, Gwen! 🤗❤️🤗

Gwen M. Plano

9/8/2023 10:23:57

Thank you, dear Marcia. 🤗❤️🤗

Jade Li link

9/8/2023 14:42:29

"our chosen compass" is a gentle, important reminder that we can be the choosers. Excellent two tanka, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

9/8/2023 15:44:29

Thank you, dear Jade. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

9/11/2023 06:35:40

Lovely poems, Gwen. The prompts clearly spoke to you. Life's "journey" is foremost in my mind these days too. Hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

9/11/2023 12:21:24

Thank you so much, Diana. ❤️

ben Alexander link

9/12/2023 00:54:08

Utterly lovely, Gwen!

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Smitha link

9/12/2023 23:43:35

Lovely message, Gwen, packed with wisdom.

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