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Under The Night Sky . . .

4/18/2023

44 Comments

 
Hello blog friends,

Today poet Colleen Chesbro celebrates her 65th birthday with an invitation. She asks that we create a poem of 65 syllables or 65 words. All participants must also name their new construct. 

I've created a poem of fifteen lines and 65 syllables (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1). It's similar to a Double Inverted Nonet, so I'm calling it an Adjusted Nonet. 😊 
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Happy Birthday, Colleen. I hope it is special in all ways. ❤️
44 Comments
Karen Ingalls
4/18/2023 10:19:46

Your gift with the written word is amazing. Today's poem is a perfect example of your talllent.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 10:52:28

Thank you so much, Karen. I'm elated you enjoyed it. ❤️

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Colleen link
4/18/2023 11:31:00

Gwen, this is sooo good! I love the adjusted nonet. It has a wonderful flow. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 11:54:16

Thank you, Colleen. I'm so happy you like it. 🤗

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ben Alexander link
4/18/2023 11:33:54

Wow; gorgeous... and that 'yes' at the end is so suggestive too...

Beautiful!

Much love,
David

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 11:54:51

Thank you so much, David. ❤️

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Reena Saxena link
4/18/2023 11:45:41

Gratitude personified!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 11:55:41

I didn't think of it that way, but I'm so pleased you did, Reena. It makes a lovely difference. 😊

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Melissa Lemay link
4/18/2023 13:50:35

Beautiful.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 17:08:58

Thank you, Melissa. 😊

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Jane Dougherty
4/18/2023 14:41:24

How romantic!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 17:09:21

I'm glad you liked it, Jane. 😊

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[email protected] link
4/18/2023 16:29:15

Nice adjustment to the nonet to make your Adjusted Nonet. There's always room for romance, what a lovely evening sky filled with love.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/18/2023 17:09:52

Thanks so much, Ms. Jade. ❤️

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Mae Clair link
4/18/2023 17:15:18

I am swept away in the beauty of this, Gwen!

And a happy 65th to Colleen!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 04:30:31

Thank you, Mae. How kind of you to say. I'm so happy. ❤️

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D. Avery link
4/19/2023 04:50:47

The ascending, descending form is very effective.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 06:21:38

Thank you. I'm glad you like it. 😊

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Staci Troilo link
4/19/2023 07:20:28

Lovely work, Gwen. And happy birthday to Colleen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 09:35:10

Thank you, Staci. I'm so glad you liked the poem.

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Luanne link
4/19/2023 07:44:15

Lovely poem, Gwen! Good response to the prompt.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 09:35:50

Thank you, Luanne. It was fun working with 65 syllables.

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john howell link
4/19/2023 10:06:10

Lovely, Gwen. Your new form is engaging and words are to love

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 11:46:56

Thank you so much, John. I'm happy you liked it. 😊

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AJ
4/19/2023 10:13:10

I love your new form Gwen 🙌

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Gwen M. Plano
4/19/2023 11:47:24

Thank you, AJ. It was fun to create. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
4/19/2023 12:02:00

This is absolutely beautiful, Gwen! I love it!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 04:33:52

Ohhh, I'm so pleased you like it. Thank you, Yvi. ❤️

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Kerfe
4/19/2023 15:26:44

This is a well-constructed form--it flows very smoothly. Just right for your romantic words.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 04:36:32

Thank you, Kerfe. 😊

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Elizabeth link
4/19/2023 17:31:30

It's a beautiful poem and form, it reminded me of a paper balloon.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 04:36:06

Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. 🎈🎈🎈

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D.L. Finn
4/19/2023 22:32:55

So beautiful, Gwen! Xo

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 04:34:46

Thank you, Denise. 🤗

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JILL A WEATHERHOLT link
4/20/2023 03:42:04

This is so beautiful, Gwen! Thank you for sharing. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 04:34:23

Thank you, dear Jill. ❤️

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Jules link
4/20/2023 16:39:48

We make adjustments everyday, hopefully more for good.
Let us celebrate all life that loves!

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 19:17:09

All life that loves -- YES! ❤️

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dan Antion link
4/20/2023 17:42:39

This is beautiful, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 19:16:43

Thank you, Dan.

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Liz Gauffreau link
4/20/2023 17:51:05

Oh, what a beautiful love poem! Someone very, very special must have inspired it.

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Gwen M. Plano
4/20/2023 19:16:30

Maybe so, Liz. 😊 Hugs...

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willowdot21 link
4/21/2023 00:58:01

This is beautiful Colleen will love this 💞💞

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Colleen link
4/24/2023 11:47:54

Gwen, I waited until today to read all this lovely poetry. It's like celebrating my birthday all over again. Thanks so much for making it special with such a lovely poem. 💖

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