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Traveling to the Middle East on a morning walk ...

4/10/2020

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Weather permitting, I take a long walk every morning. My husband and I live in the Ozarks on a hill above Lake Taneycomo. It's a magical area, a birthplace for dreams.

As I walk, a poem often comes to mind, like the one I share today. Other times my thoughts go to my work in progress. My protagonists, by the way, have just visited an orphanage in southernmost Turkey with over 1,000 Syrian children. Moved by these little ones who have experienced the worst of life, they are determined to end the Syrian war. It is because of their commitment that I purchased a large map of the Middle East and have it taped against the wall of my office. It helps me when I read research papers and newspaper articles focused on the conflicts of that area. Who knew I'd be writing about this embattled area, certainly not me. 

Sometimes a walk triggers dreams, other times, it can take us to places extreme. On your walks, have you been surprised by what you see? 

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Karen Ingalls link
4/12/2020 11:25:27

I love that poem. I am going to copy it and keep it on my desk. Thank you for sharing it, Gwen.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter.

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2020 19:45:08

Thank you so much, dear Karen. I hope you had a truly blessed Easter.

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johnhowell link
4/12/2020 14:42:40

beautiful poem, Gwen. I see you are back to your old blog. Happy Easter.

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2020 19:47:31

Thank you, John. I needed to make this move because my other site developed serious complications. Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

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Jan Sikes
4/12/2020 15:13:36

What a beautiful slice of paradise you have for your walks, Gwen! I am envious! Inspiring and uplifting, the poem says it all! Happy Easter!

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2020 19:48:41

Thank you dear Jan. Especially now, with social distancing, it is miraculous, I'm so grateful. ♥

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega link
4/13/2020 18:27:25

Hi, Gwen! I often think of my WIP while on my walks, too. Sometimes, new stories come to me inspired by something I see or hear. I guess that's how the writer's mind works. Beautiful and inspiring post!

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Gwen Plano
4/13/2020 19:49:46

Thank you, Vashti. We're an interesting bunch, aren't we? Warm hugs!

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D.L. Finn
4/13/2020 22:34:36

Beautiful poem Gwen. I felt it on so many levels. Walks give me that inspiration, too. Xo

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Gwen Plano
4/14/2020 07:56:41

Thank you so much, dear Denise. Big hugs. Stay safe.

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