With hope, we stand

8/9/2022

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.

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 💜

Gwen Plano

8/9/2022 09:28:48

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

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! 💜

Gwen Plano

8/9/2022 13:39:46

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

Jacquie Biggar

8/9/2022 19:15:40

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

Gwen Plano

8/9/2022 20:35:32

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

Jill Weatherholt link

8/10/2022 03:07:18

Thank you for sharing this beautiful message, Gwen. xo

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:03:20

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

kittysverses link

8/10/2022 03:51:35

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

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:05:54

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

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.

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:04:06

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

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 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:11:45

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

Annette R Aben link

8/10/2022 04:44:38

Standing with hope!

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:04:51

Yes! Hand in hand. ❤️

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!

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:07:40

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

Priscilla Bettis link

8/10/2022 07:06:52

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

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:08:15

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

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!

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:08:53

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

John Howell link

8/10/2022 09:19:23

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

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:10:11

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

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

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. ❤️

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.

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. ❤️

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! 🤗💖🤗

Gwen Plano

8/10/2022 12:16:58

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

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

8/10/2022 12:18:51

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

Gwen Plano

8/11/2022 05:14:15

Thank you, Liz. ❤️

Yvette M Calleiro link

8/10/2022 16:40:38

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

Gwen Plano

8/11/2022 05:15:09

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

Kerfe link

8/11/2022 06:47:11

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

Gwen Plano

8/11/2022 13:20:07

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

Margaret 21 link

8/14/2022 01:30:33

Lovely as a message of hope.

Gwen Plano

8/14/2022 13:22:36

Thank you very much, Margaret.

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.

Gwen Plano

8/14/2022 13:25:12

So so true. Thank you, Selma. 🤗

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!

Gwen Plano

8/14/2022 13:23:34

So glad you liked it. Thank you! 😊

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.

Gwen Plano

8/14/2022 13:24:31

How extraordinary, Jules. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

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!

Gwen Plano

8/15/2022 17:48:00

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

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

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.

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.👏🥰

Gwen Plano

8/18/2022 06:22:27

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

mark bierman link

8/17/2022 04:55:56

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

Gwen Plano

8/18/2022 06:23:28

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

With hope, we stand

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