Weathered tips of leaves . . .

11/1/2023

Hello, dear blog friends ~

Poet Colleen Chesebro has another great prompt for interested writers. Since September, her focus has been on the seasons. Contributors work from a list of seasonal words or phrases to create their poem. It's been and is an incredibly rich journey.

Today I've sidestepped a bit from the traditional seasonal poem to focus on a matter of the heart. Our world is in great turmoil and my tears reach out to all those who are suffering - especially our brothers and sisters in Israel and Palestine. My poem reflects on their despair.

I've used one of the suggested phrase prompts (weathered tips of leaves) as a means of capturing the current situation within a season that is barely recognizable in that locale.

I've chosen the Butterfly Cinquain for my poem. This form has nine lines and the syllabic pattern is 2-4-6-8-2-8-6-4-2. I hope you find it meaningful.

Blessings to all. ❤️

34 Comments

Vera Day link

11/2/2023 04:59:10

Beautifully expressed, Gwen. It is heartbreaking what is happening. Many are not praying, but many are.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 06:33:00

Thank you, Vera. It is heartbreaking - and there's no end in sight.

Liz Gauffreau link

11/2/2023 05:39:00

I hope the prayers will help. It's awful to see such suffering.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 06:36:04

Somehow, we need to find a way to bridge the differences - in Israel/Gaza and on our streets.

Jan Sikes

11/2/2023 05:52:36

The world is indeed in turmoil, every direction you look. Your poem captures it powerfully. I pray for peace.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 06:37:15

Every direction. . . discord. All I know to do is pray and make sure I'm not adding to the divisions.

Joan Hall link

11/2/2023 07:30:07

Prayer is one of the best things we can do. Beautifully written, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:33:26

I very much agree with you, Joan. Thank you for the affirmation.

Teagan R Geneviene link

11/2/2023 07:35:23

Wonderfully atmospheric, Gwen. Hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:33:51

Thank you, Teagan. I'm elated you liked it. Hugs back to you.

annette rochelle aben

11/2/2023 07:38:50

Oh, the beautiful moon, calling us all together.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:34:14

If only, if only . . . Thank you, Annette.

Jill link

11/2/2023 08:02:37

Praying for peace and unity. xo

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:34:56

I'm with you in prayer. It's a solemn time.

Tim Dittmer link

11/2/2023 08:09:03

No hope brings on prayer for many.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:35:50

So true, Tim. Very wise of you to point this out. Thank you.

John Howell link

11/2/2023 08:13:40

Hope is a rare feeling these days. Prayer might be the only answer.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 10:36:28

Seeing no real negotiators, I think prayer is the only answer. Thank you, John.

Karen Ingalls

11/2/2023 12:04:17

The power of prayer is beyond words. Your poem is beautifully written. Thank, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

11/2/2023 15:48:30

Thanks so much, Karen. ❤️

Marsha link

11/2/2023 20:20:44

Gwen that was beautiful expressed. blood orange terror is exactly how I'm sure the people feel on both sides of the fighting. BTW, I tried to press like and a frown came up, so if you get some weird message, it's just me liking your poem. Marsha

Gwen M. Plano

11/3/2023 06:12:03

Thank you so much, Marsha, for your response and like. ❤️

Jade Li link

11/4/2023 11:54:38

Heartfelt prayer and message sent to those in anguish.

Gwen M. Plano

11/4/2023 14:09:10

Thank you, Jade. ❤️

Colleen Chesebro link

11/5/2023 10:34:55

Gwen, you've captured all the feelings we all seem to be feeling and trying to deal with. I hope to get some reviews up of the Harbor Point Series. I've loved each book through Denise's so far! 🩵

Gwen M. Plano

11/6/2023 05:29:28

Thank you, Colleen, for your response to the poem and your Harbor Pointe mention. I'm very grateful. ❤️

Robbie Cheadle

11/6/2023 00:01:26

HI Gwen, I think this poem is amazing.

Gwen M. Plano

11/6/2023 05:29:45

Thanks so much, Robbie. 😊

ben Alexander link

11/6/2023 03:09:48

<blockquote>...
if when
the weathered tips of leaves linger...</blockquote>
Gorgeous, Gwen. Just gorgeous!

<EM><strong>~David

Gwen M. Plano

11/6/2023 05:30:25

Thank you, David. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

11/6/2023 14:21:58

I can feel the sadness in your poem, Gwen, as well as your hope. It's hard to put the terrible events and suffering out of our minds. It's hard to feel joyful knowing that others are experiencing such complete despair. Thanks for sharing your heart in this week's poetry. <3 <3

Gwen M. Plano

11/6/2023 15:45:57

Thank you for your sweet response, Diana. Sad times... ❤️

Kerfe

11/6/2023 16:27:24

May your prayers be answered. The strong emotion shines.

Gwen M. Plano

11/6/2023 19:18:56

Thank you, Kerfe. I hope my prayers and those of others are heard soon. Blessings to you.

Weathered tips of leaves . . .

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