tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post4244444059855115401..comments2023-10-21T21:57:34.239+10:00Comments on a hazy moon: A New DayDelwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-63895137899574919902010-02-14T16:21:07.334+10:002010-02-14T16:21:07.334+10:00Hello Tom
Well I am glad to have been of some use...Hello Tom<br /><br />Well I am glad to have been of some use to you today...I hope that you try it out.<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-83366390262771710142010-02-13T06:42:50.867+10:002010-02-13T06:42:50.867+10:00The Tanka is new to me too. Something to play with...The Tanka is new to me too. Something to play with!<br /><br />And thank you for sharing your walk!Tom Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068850208360958008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-35064965873977874912010-02-11T09:41:25.853+10:002010-02-11T09:41:25.853+10:00Hi Willow
thanks for popping in Willow,
Happy da...Hi Willow<br /><br />thanks for popping in Willow,<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-5334892737706329912010-02-11T08:28:03.667+10:002010-02-11T08:28:03.667+10:00Tanks for the explanation of Tanka...heehee! Lovel...Tanks for the explanation of Tanka...heehee! Lovely images and words, Delwyn.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-53982875052726319392010-02-11T08:00:14.825+10:002010-02-11T08:00:14.825+10:00Hi Sarah
well the beach was only 3 mins away from...Hi Sarah<br /><br />well the beach was only 3 mins away from the old house! but I will spend more time in the park and around the bays over the year I am sure...just as soon as it cools down a little. Walks need to be taken before the day warms up...arriving back home well before 8am ...so it means early starts...and early to beds which I am happy with...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-55072668753337864822010-02-11T07:57:49.217+10:002010-02-11T07:57:49.217+10:00Hi Lorac
the first picture seems to exemplify tha...Hi Lorac<br /><br />the first picture seems to exemplify that early morning fresh new opportunity very well...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-55474152172020501602010-02-11T07:57:05.343+10:002010-02-11T07:57:05.343+10:00Good morning Reya
from 8am Noosa where it is alrea...Good morning Reya<br />from 8am Noosa where it is already 28C.<br /><br />thanks for stopping by, I remember how you like the sun's brightness over water...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-27306395384093957932010-02-11T06:14:57.807+10:002010-02-11T06:14:57.807+10:00Gorgeous! I can see why you moved. I’m looking f...Gorgeous! I can see why you moved. I’m looking forward to more beach shots. Thanks for introducing me to this form of poetry.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-11821507574348351042010-02-11T04:29:12.112+10:002010-02-11T04:29:12.112+10:00I enjoyed the poem and the pictures very much. I r...I enjoyed the poem and the pictures very much. I really love the first picture, so beautifulLorachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-59590557288397989192010-02-11T03:12:17.816+10:002010-02-11T03:12:17.816+10:00Wonderful words and reminders, and those images of...Wonderful words and reminders, and those images of bright sunshine on the water? FABULOUS! Thank you!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-64862647650514805662010-02-10T16:53:03.757+10:002010-02-10T16:53:03.757+10:00That's great Dan
the enthusiasm has run full c...That's great Dan<br />the enthusiasm has run full circle..<br /><br />Happy writing tanka daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-68099501820603293652010-02-10T13:26:54.314+10:002010-02-10T13:26:54.314+10:00I love Barb's Tanka reply.
Your post encourag...I love Barb's Tanka reply.<br /><br />Your post encouraged me to open to poetry today, and I'm working on one right now to post....<br /><br />Tanka very much, Delwyn.Dan Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628603380292404658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-7946343221187039542010-02-10T09:38:34.158+10:002010-02-10T09:38:34.158+10:00Hi Nancy
it is nice to see you and that baby in a...Hi Nancy<br /><br />it is nice to see you and that baby in arms!<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-63100178375796813422010-02-10T09:37:21.710+10:002010-02-10T09:37:21.710+10:00Hello Barb
that's just perfect Barb...
you h...Hello Barb<br /><br />that's just perfect Barb...<br /><br />you have the form down pat and the message moved me to consider our obstinacy and sometimes too the extraordinary power of habits to pull us back from the brink of paradise because ...why...fear, victim mentality ... routines... apathy...needing to be in control... ouch that one hurt...<br />My lesson for today I think is to relinquish some of that need...it is giving me high BP...<br /><br />and as we know the heart is a fragile organ...<br /><br />thank you Barb<br />- you have given me a gift today... I had a restless night rolling around in angst and irritation like I was swamped by mosquitoes - I got no peace...<br /><br />I am sabotaging myself and my new possibilities... a need to feel right...to prove something...to feel less powerless...oh I have lots to work on here...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-34260124397361412592010-02-10T09:35:44.992+10:002010-02-10T09:35:44.992+10:00Beautiful Delwyn. Thanks for sharing a couple of y...Beautiful Delwyn. Thanks for sharing a couple of your favorite inspirational writers.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-25333462415124876672010-02-10T09:29:15.837+10:002010-02-10T09:29:15.837+10:00Hi there sweet Jennifer
thanks for coming by...th...Hi there sweet Jennifer<br /><br />thanks for coming by...thank you for your appreciation...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-73613706239408001002010-02-10T09:28:31.503+10:002010-02-10T09:28:31.503+10:00Marion
your haiku worked perfectly to conjure up ...Marion<br /><br />your haiku worked perfectly to conjure up a scene and a mood for me.<br />Just lovely...thank you Marion<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-36377811845409810452010-02-10T09:27:28.122+10:002010-02-10T09:27:28.122+10:00Hi GW
yes this big continent - bigger than Nth Am...Hi GW<br /><br />yes this big continent - bigger than Nth America, has only just over 20m people dotted along the coastlines, mainly of the Eastern seaboard.<br /><br />Many are migrating to this part of Queensland for its unspoiled beauty and lifestyle.<br /><br />Now that school is back - we have a year round, 4 term system with a long 6 week summer holiday over Christmas, it is quieter and there are fewer people out walking.<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-44696439122041022052010-02-10T09:24:16.709+10:002010-02-10T09:24:16.709+10:00Hi Barry
we have Dan to thank for bringing us Tan...Hi Barry<br /><br />we have Dan to thank for bringing us Tanka...<br /><br />I too love the way that the 17 short syllables of a haiku can describe a scene and evoke emotions so capably, without fuss and excess.. I love pithy phrases.<br /><br />I think we can all do with more 'exhaling of yesterdays'...<br /><br />Let's make it a mindful practice...<br />taking a few moments each morning to begin afresh...<br /><br /><br />Dan would approve...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-46170251014510822812010-02-10T09:20:58.319+10:002010-02-10T09:20:58.319+10:00Hello Ayu
have you not come across the tanka befo...Hello Ayu<br /><br />have you not come across the tanka before? Are you familiar with haiku?<br />Thanks for the visit Ayu...<br /><br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-37913478453681431522010-02-10T09:20:13.386+10:002010-02-10T09:20:13.386+10:00hello dear Bonnie
I wish that were so..I am feeli...hello dear Bonnie<br /><br />I wish that were so..I am feeling frazzled today - the BP must be high and I am irritable beyond the pale...<br />too many changes perhaps... <br /><br />still I see a respite coming very soon...and many languid days under coconut palms tussled by the trade winds...<br /><br />The first photo was shot very early - it has that feel of fresh new virgin day...<br /><br />Do try the tanka...it sounds like a south american dance!<br /> and it is I suppose a dance of words...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-88500227510851966152010-02-10T09:15:18.218+10:002010-02-10T09:15:18.218+10:00Hi Steven
Isn't it great that this form of ma...Hi Steven<br /><br />Isn't it great that this form of mass communication has spawned an interest in poetry - or a revival for many of us...and that we can be supportive of each other in our attempts at writing, in learning of new poets and reacquainting with old ones, and also in the enjoyment of different forms of poetry...<br /><br />Happy days<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-63076685072662312572010-02-10T09:12:46.842+10:002010-02-10T09:12:46.842+10:00Wanda
you are a dear...and a clever one too to wh...Wanda<br /><br />you are a dear...and a clever one too to whip that tanka off in response...well done...<br /><br />I think we have a tanka ball rolling...<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-75411675382266699242010-02-10T09:11:47.373+10:002010-02-10T09:11:47.373+10:00Ellen
the short form of poetry appeals to me too....Ellen<br /><br />the short form of poetry appeals to me too. I am not a garrulous sort of person and attempting to become more succinct is a challenge I rather enjoy.<br />I hope you do have a try<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-24134288291386331542010-02-10T09:10:31.210+10:002010-02-10T09:10:31.210+10:00Good morning Elcmae
If only I remember to keep ex...Good morning Elcmae<br /><br />If only I remember to keep exhaling my yesterdays instead of carrying them on my back!<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.com