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Where are you my love?

9/5/2020

23 Comments

 
Each week, author Suzanne Burke invites readers to use her photo prompt to write a poem or tell a story. Her Fiction in A Flash Challenge! is now in its 16th week. Perhaps you'd like to participate and if so, just click on the link above to go to Suzanne's website for more information. 

This week's prompt is a photo of a wolf howling. I was struck by the longing that is present and imagined a winter scene, then situated the wolf in that scene. My Tanka poem attempts to capture that sentiment. I hope you enjoy it. 
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Suzanne Burke link
9/5/2020 13:56:04

Thanks so much for this great contribution to this week's challenge, Gwen. I have just had the pleasure of sharing it on the challenge site. ❤

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Gwen Plano
9/5/2020 17:56:47

Thank you so much, Soooz. It's always a delight to work with your prompts. Big hugs! ♥

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Mae Clair link
9/5/2020 18:31:04

So poignant, sad, and yet beautiful, Gwen. A fantastic take on the prompt. I loved it!

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/5/2020 19:50:26

Thank you, Mae. I'm so pleased you like the poem.

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Karen Ingalls link
9/6/2020 05:36:44

I loved your poem, Gwen. Love, strength, and sadness are all there.

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Gwen Plano
9/7/2020 12:44:06

Thank you, Karen. ♥

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Joan Hall link
9/6/2020 08:21:50

Beautiful, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
9/7/2020 12:44:38

Thank you, Joan. :)

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D.L. Finn
9/6/2020 10:29:21

You captured the longing perfectly and I like the additional background you added :) I hope she finds him.

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/7/2020 12:45:04

Thank you, Denise. ♥

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John howell link
9/6/2020 13:24:07

Great expression of longing, Gwen

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GWENDOLYN
9/7/2020 12:45:24

Thank you, John.

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Jan Sikes
9/6/2020 13:48:19

Hi, Gwen. I commented over at Sooz's and will say the same thing here. This is a wonderful Tanka filled with much emotion! Great job!

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/7/2020 12:46:01

Thank you so much, Jan. ♥

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Harmony Kent link
9/7/2020 03:57:27

A beautiful poem and take on the prompt, Gwen :)

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/7/2020 12:46:20

Thank you, dear Harmony.

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Mae Clair link
9/7/2020 16:42:00

So beautiful, Gwen, and very haunting.

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/8/2020 06:43:07

Thank you, Mae. I'm glad you liked it.

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Staci Troilo link
9/8/2020 05:42:47

That was really lovely, Gwen.

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Gwendolyn Plano
9/8/2020 06:43:45

Thank you, Staci. I'm happy you liked it.

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Miriam Hurdle link
9/8/2020 16:28:13

I could feel the emotions, Gwen. Well written!

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Teagan R. Geneviene link
9/9/2020 10:17:23

Gwen that is as haunting as a wolf's call. Beautiful. Hugs on the wing.

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Vashti Q link
9/10/2020 11:54:12

Wolves mate for life, your poem was a reminder of that. So touching and beautiful. <3

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