This is my last post for a few weeks as I sign off for the holidays. I wish you all a happy holiday season filled with peace, love, and good health. May we have a new year full of kindness and hope. ❤
This poem is in response to the image Colleen Chesebro provided for her #Tanka Tuesday Challenge. The poem is a garland cinquain.
Bow Down
Bow down
to winter’s wheel
when sacred smoke ascends
blends in the hushed whiteness of breath
spirit
sleepless
gather our dreams
life’s unspoken secrets
tales of longing words of solace
unseen
our eyes
cannot behold
the warp and weft of love
nor peace and bliss, a swallow’s song
a chant
our hands
cannot unwrap
whispers of forgiveness
a prayer in a child’s heart
a hope
in grace
we surrender
to winter’s darkest night
the gifts of the invisible
renewed
bow down
gather our dreams
the weft and weave of love
a prayer in a child’s heart
renewed.
Myths of the Mirror 
Beautiful and mesmerising tanka, Diana! Enjoy your holiday break! 💕
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Thank you, Sarah. I find winter to be a reflective and restful time of year. And the prompt was so pretty, I couldn’t resist. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Be well, my friend.
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That was inspirational
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read. The image was an inspiring prompt for a winter poem. Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe. 🙂
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Your welcome 🙏 in my chrome browser it says my site don’t exist I want to register it never mind my e-wallet balance is tied to a domain that’s for sale for $300 a year I am an attention disorder because I was in a coma and 11 days in a car accident years ago! Maybe my settings are getting fixed finally
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This contemplative poem breathes the air of gentleness and peace into the mist rising from a cooling pond or the soft steam from a comforting cup of steeping tea. Lovely.
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Oh dear. I found this comment in my “pending.” Sorry that I missed it. And it was such a good one! Thank you for reading and for your lovely comment. 🙂
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This poem has all the right feels for me! It’s gentle and wise. “blends in the hushed whiteness of breath”. That interior experience of the dark Solstice is illuminated for me with your poem. Happy New Year 🎊 Diana! I hope this year feels kinder to all of us 🌸💕 and, I am so grateful to have “met” you in 2021 on WP. I am thoroughly enjoying your book, “The Sorcerer’s Garden” !
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Thanks you for the lovely comment, Ka. You had me smiling from beginning to end. Winter makes me feel reflective and humble, and I love that the light starts its return at the start of winter, not the end. Well planned! Have a wonderful 2021 full of good health, peace, and joy. ❤
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How beautiful. May we bow down to the wonders of this world, this world that is warning us – TAKE CARE OF ME AND OF EACH OTHER!. May we bow away from arrogance and unkindness, and bring in compassion, hope, and love for 2021. ❤
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Pam. I love that the invisible gifts are often the most previous. Despite the troubles in the world, there is still much to be grateful for. Have a lovely new year, my friend. ❤ ❤
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A beautifully scripted poem to end this year on a note of hope and happiness. This year taught us all a little humility in a sense, and your last stanza is exactly the feeling I have as the new year comes more into view: “bow down, gather our dreams, the weft and weave of love, a prayer in a child’s heart, renewed.” The sense of something better up ahead is what this holiday has brought to many of us despite the difficulty of the year. Take care, Diana, and wish you health and happiness in ’21.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Dalo. We’re going to have a few difficult months ahead, but there is light at the end of the darkness – as our beautiful planet reminds us. And I do hope that we’ve learned a few valuable lessons along the way. It would be wonderful after all this loss to come through it as kinder, more compassionate world. Wishing you a wonderful new year. ❤
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Beautifully written 🙂
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Thank you for the kind comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Wishing you a happy new year. Be well. ❤
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Wow…lovely 😀 …Merry Christmas and Happy new year 😀
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Thank you. Wishing you the very same. Happy New Year. Be well. 🙂
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[…] Invisible Gifts […]
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Thanks for sharing the poem, Eduardo. You’re so kind! Have a lovely day. 🙂
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Happy Holidays!😘
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Thank you. Wishing you a happy, healthy, peaceful new year. ❤
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Absolutely beautiful and ethereal 💗💞
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Thank you so much for visiting and for the lovely comment. Wishing you a wonderful new year. 🙂
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❤👍
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Thank you for stopping by read. I hope you’re enjoying this festive time of year. Happy New Year.
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Thank you for sharing!.. hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday in spite of life’s challenges and have a very Merry Christmas filled with love and happiness!!.. 🙂
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Thank you for the lovely comment. Wishing you the very same. Peace, love, joy, and good health to you in 2021. ❤
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Lovely ! Wish you a very happy holidays!
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and bright new year. ❤
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Beautiful poem! Have a Merry Christmas!
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Thanks for the kind comment, Mark. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. “See” you in 2021!
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Wish you merry christmas 🎅
and a great 🆕 year ahead!
Happy holidays…
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[…] my garland cinquain offered as a soulful gift for the solstice and Christmas. Thank you to Diana at Myths of the Mirror and Colleen at Word Craft Poetry for the inspiration to try a new poetry form. I will likely take a […]
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Thank you for linking, Brad. I can’t wait to read your poem, as always. Heading right over!
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Your poem brought tears to my eyes. It’s stunning and powerful and and ‘the gifts of the invisible’ took my breath away. Wow. What beauty. I wish you a wonderful and happy Christmas, Diana, and oodles and oodles of magic and love. Take good care of yourself. Big hug from me. ❤️🎄☃️
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Thank you for your touching comment, Tanya. Those invisible gifts are all around us, and they’re the ones that matter in the end. It’s so lovely to connected again – something I’m profoundly grateful for. Have a beautiful Christmas and a new year full of love, joy, peace, and creative adventures! ❤ ❤ Hugs.
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I feel the same way, Diana. xo
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Wishing you and your family a peaceful Christmas, Diana
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Thank you, Judith, and the same to you. I hope 2021 brings joy, love, and creativity. Be well.
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Gorgeous poem, Diana! I was lost in the imagery. Stay warm and healthy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤ xo
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Thank you, Vashti. I love writing poetry with visual prompts, and I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. Hugs. Merry Christmas to you, and a happy healthy creative new year. ❤
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Thank you. ❤
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This is just beautiful! Merry Christmas, Diana.
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Thanks, Jennie. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope you get to relax and renew this holiday and wish you a wonderful new year. Merry Christmas! ❤
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You’re welcome, Diana. Enjoy your Christmas! 🎄❤️
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I think you’ve outdone yourself… Lovely poem, and such deep and beautiful words to treasure while we rest at the changing of the seasons. Happy Holidays, Diana!
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Thank you, Sheri, for the sweet comment and holiday wishes. Right back at you! I’ll be over soon to help celebrate your release. 🙂 Merry Christmas! Hugs.
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I appreciate the idea expressed in your lovely poem, of bowing down, humbling ourselves to receive the gifts we truly need. I hope you enjoy your holiday, and I’ll look forward to “seeing” you in the new year!
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Thank you, Liz. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a wonderful Christmas and here’s to a much brighter new year. ❤
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What a beautiful poem, Diana! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
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Thank you, Jan. Wishing you the very same. Relax and enjoy. ❤
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Happy holidays to you too! And enjoy your break…
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Thanks, Ann. I have a little running around to do and then a big sigh and time to reflect on the passing year and the one to come. Merry Christmas. ❤
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Back at’cha, m’dear. 🙂
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Thanks for the visit! Stay safe and enjoy the holidays. We have a much brighter year to look forward to. Merry Christmas.
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Delightful. Best festive wishes. I hope you have lovely hols. 🙂
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Thanks, Cath. I’m glad you enjoyed the effort. ❤ Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and amazing new year. Be well and enjoy.
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Beautiful poem, Diana. Such a gift to share with us. Thank you. 🙂 Christmas blessings to you and yours across the miles. xo
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A lovely, heartfelt poem – just beautiful. Happy Holidays to you Diana!
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Thank you, Meg. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem, and I wish you a year full of the invisible gifts of love, peace, and joy. Happy Holidays. ❤
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Lovely poem. Have a happy holiday.
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Thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely holiday wish. I hope you and yours are blessed with a merry Christmas, and a new year of good health and much joy. ❤
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Wishing you and your family very happy holidays, Diana!
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Thanks, Teri. Wishing you the same – especially a wonderful new year full of love, creativity, joy, and good health for your and yours.
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Lovely, Diana. Happy Holidays. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you so much for stopping by, Suzanne. I wish you wonderful holiday and a new year full of good health, peace, and joy. Take good care of yourself. Hugs.
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Thank you, Diana. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Beautiful. Happy happy holidays Diana. You’ll be missed
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Thank you for your kind comment, Jude. I might lurk a little. Lol. Take care and enjoy your holidays. I’m looking forward to another year of reading your beautiful words. ❤
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I hope you do, lurk
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Beautiful ❤ Happy holidays 🙂
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Thanks so much for the visit, Louise. I hope your busy life is taking a respite for the holidays! Wishing you Happy Holidays and a successful, safe, and joyous new year. ❤
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Thanks Diana 🙂 I’ve finally handed in my last MA assignment, so I’m taking a mini break for the holidays and getting back to writing and blogging in the New Year. I hope you enjoy the holidays the best you can and happy New Year ❤
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It will be great to see you posting again! Congrats on your accomplishments!
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Thanks for this, Happy Holidays, and stay safe!
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Thank you, Jomz. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and amazing new year! Stay healthy and joyful, my friend. ❤
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