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With hope, we stand

8/9/2022

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Hello dear blog friends, it's #TankaTuesday, and I've another poem to share.

Author Colleen Chesebro invited writer Yvette Calleiro to select a syllabic form for participants in this poetry challenge. To my surprise, Yvette chose a form that I created and called 4-11. This form is simply eleven lines with four syllables each and with the beginning and ending lines repeating each other. 
 

I hope you enjoy this latest adventure, and I also hope you'll join in fun. I'd love to read your poem. 
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Stay well, my friends, and through the craziness of these times, let's all search for ways to stand together. ❤️
52 Comments
willowdot21 link
8/9/2022 08:29:13

Against the odds with hope we stand

How true...a beautiful and hopeful poem 💜

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Gwen Plano
8/9/2022 09:28:48

Thank you, Willow, very kind of you to say. 🤗

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Colleen: Word Craft Poetry link
8/9/2022 10:30:43

I love the positive aspect to your 4-11 poem, Gwen. This is just the sort of magic we need in the world right now. Bravo to you! 💜

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Gwen Plano
8/9/2022 13:39:46

Thank you so much, Colleen. Hugs from afar... 🤗

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Jacquie Biggar
8/9/2022 19:15:40

Love the message you share here, Gwen. We're stronger together <3

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Gwen Plano
8/9/2022 20:35:32

Thanks so much, Jacquie. Together is the only way ❤️

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Jill Weatherholt link
8/10/2022 03:07:18

Thank you for sharing this beautiful message, Gwen. xo

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:03:20

You are most welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. ❤️

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kittysverses link
8/10/2022 03:51:35

Thank you for the syllable poem. A poem full of hope, I enjoyed your poem. :)

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:05:54

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Kitty. Thank you. 😊

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Karen Ingalls
8/10/2022 04:20:48

This brought tears to my eyes. It is something that every human around the world needs to read. Well done.

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:04:06

So kind of you to say, Karen. Thank you very much. ❤️

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Harmony Kent link
8/10/2022 04:28:45

Utterly uplifting and beautiful. I stand with you, my friend. Thank you for sharing this wonderful message, Gwen. Hugs 💕🙂

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:11:45

Thank you so much, dear Harmony. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. ❤️

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Annette R Aben link
8/10/2022 04:44:38

Standing with hope!

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:04:51

Yes! Hand in hand. ❤️

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Joan Hall link
8/10/2022 04:53:36

With all the negativity in the world today, your poem shines through. Yes, we have hope!

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:07:40

Sometimes hope is difficult to summon, but it's always available, right? Thank you, Joan. 😊

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Priscilla Bettis link
8/10/2022 07:06:52

"Singing of love/praying for peace" wonderful message, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:08:15

Thank you, Priscilla. I'm so glad you liked it. 😊

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Jan Sikes
8/10/2022 09:05:35

Oh, Gwen, this may be the most uplifting and inspiring poem you've written to date. I love it. The lines flow, the love flows and hope arises!

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:08:53

Oh my, thank you very much, Jan. I'm elated you liked the poem. ❤️

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John Howell link
8/10/2022 09:19:23

Beautiful, Gwen. I suppose there is always hope as dark as things seem today.

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:10:11

Thank you, John. It can be elusive for sure, especially during these difficult times. 😊

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D.L. Finn
8/10/2022 10:01:48

You put to words the hope I have inside that we can bridge all this hate. Beautiful and I love the format created. Hugs xo

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:15:47

Thank you so much, Denise. I'm not surprised that you feel similar. We often think alike. ❤️

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Balroop Singh link
8/10/2022 10:09:59

Well-written! Yes, light is always lurking around us. Thanks for giving us this lovely form Gwen, I love it.

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:13:51

Thank you, Balroop. Sometimes we need to search for light. I'm so pleased you like the form. ❤️

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Marcia Meara link
8/10/2022 12:13:26

Absolutely beautiful, Gwen, and filled with hope and love! Wishing you hopeful, peaceful days ahead, and time to enjoy them! 🤗💖🤗

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Gwen Plano
8/10/2022 12:16:58

Thank you, dear Marcia. I wish the same for you. Big hugs... 🤗

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
8/10/2022 12:18:51

This reads like a benediction, and I think you for it!

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Gwen Plano
8/11/2022 05:14:15

Thank you, Liz. ❤️

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Yvette M Calleiro link
8/10/2022 16:40:38

I love the positive energy in this poem, Gwen! :-)

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Gwen Plano
8/11/2022 05:15:09

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

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Kerfe link
8/11/2022 06:47:11

We can't give up hope--otherwise we are lost.

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Gwen Plano
8/11/2022 13:20:07

So true, Kerfe. Thank you for underscoring that message. ❤️

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Margaret 21 link
8/14/2022 01:30:33

Lovely as a message of hope.

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Gwen Plano
8/14/2022 13:22:36

Thank you very much, Margaret.

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Selma link
8/14/2022 01:58:35

Keeping the flame of hope lit. A must to see us through the darkness and chaos. Thanks for the lovely form. Totally cool.

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Gwen Plano
8/14/2022 13:25:12

So so true. Thank you, Selma. 🤗

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theindieshe link
8/14/2022 04:22:08

A dose of positivity and hope that we all need is what the poem showers me with!

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Gwen Plano
8/14/2022 13:23:34

So glad you liked it. Thank you! 😊

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Jules link
8/14/2022 08:38:04

This reminds me of back in May 25, 1986 - the US tried to do Hands Across America (I participated and have a lapel pin)... the idea was
"... to combat hunger and homelessness in the United States."

After operating costs the project raised about 15 million dollars.

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Gwen Plano
8/14/2022 13:24:31

How extraordinary, Jules. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

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ben Alexander link
8/15/2022 12:50:28

Lovely and very uplifting, Gwen <3

Much love,
David

P.S. a fun form too ~ thanks!

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Gwen Plano
8/15/2022 17:48:00

Thank you, David. I'm so pleased you liked the poem -- and the form. 😊

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Diana Peach link
8/15/2022 15:35:20

There's always more room for hope, Gwen, and we need it, so your poem is not only beautiful but timely. And a lovely form you created. It's produced some wonderful poetry. <3

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Gwen Plano
8/15/2022 17:49:33

Thank you, Diana. It was fun to create it, and you are right, many beautiful poems evolved using the form.

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega link
8/16/2022 09:46:42

Beautiful and inspiring poem, Gwen! We could all use another dose of hope. You created a lovely poetry form.👏🥰

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2022 06:22:27

So kind of you to say, Vashti. Thank you very much. ❤️

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mark bierman link
8/17/2022 04:55:56

We're better together . . . a wonderful message and excellent poem, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2022 06:23:28

I'm so glad you liked it, Mark. Thank you. 😊

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