Robbie’s Inspiration – Tanka Tuesday and CFFC: Views from Above #CFFC #TankaTuesday
This week, I’d like everyone to write a tanka Puente, featuring a quote of your choice from the Pioneer Woman: 75 Best Moon Quotes That Mirror the Magic of the SkyHERE.
Picture caption: garden mushroom. I liked it because of the pinkish centrePicture caption: grey loerie in the gardenPicture caption: another mushroom from my garden. I liked the colour and the pink frillPicture caption: shell of a dead leopard tortoise. It is interesting how the outer layer of the shell peels away. Picture caption: wild hibiscus
South African author, photographer, and artist, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated seventeen children’s books, illustrated a further three children's books, and written and illustrated four poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.
Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.
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60 thoughts on “Robbie’s Inspiration – Tanka Tuesday and CFFC: Views from Above #CFFC #TankaTuesday”
Your poetry is lovely, Robbie. I’m glad yo included the quote by Paul Brandt, that really makes you think. I love the photos you shared. The loerie is a striking bird. I’ve never seen one before.
Humans do have a hard time with change. We could all be more flexible.
That tortoise shell is really interesting. Do you keep the bits that peel off? (K)
Hi Kerfe, that shell was in the bushveld. These tortoises are protected so shouldn’t be kept as pets. Lack of ability to adapt change is what creates most misery for people.
My sister has one. She rescued it as a baby on the road. She shouldn’t have it but she looks after it very well. They are a lot of work to keep in a domestic situation but she is amazing at looking after animals.
I love this uplifting poem, Robbie. And especially the line about ‘the sky’s the limit…’ The photo of the gray loerie is amazing. It looks a lot like our red cardinals, except gray.
Acceptance is less exhausting than fighting against what we have no control over – we are made to evolve, run with fulfilling new ideas – this feels so positive 💞
I love the quote you chose for your poem …it joins the two parts so well.
I am intrigued by those mushrooms and that bird ( he looks very curious) …also it is amazing that the outer shell of the tortoise peels off… I wonder how old he was 💜😘😘
Beautiful poem, Robbie! I love all your pics and your mushrooms are pretty. We have one that is purple that pops up in the forest once in a while. It gets eaten though, so I dont’ get to enjoy it for long.
love that shell of the dead leopard tortoise and that mushroom, and, of course , that tanka: I love those lines: ‘fighting turbulence creates an unbalanced frame of mind’ ! something to remember — and I love that quizzical look on that grey loerie;s face 🙂
All the photos are so interesting, Robbie. In Mexico, we drink Hibiscus tea. It’s called Agua de Jamaica. Boil the dried leaves until it turns deep pink color and add sugar. Strain and add ice. I love it. It’s good for the kidneys. Or you can buy the tea bags! You can also drink it hot. I’ve never seen a Loerie before.
I love your tanka puente. I think I’ve heard the quote before. I wrote a tanka puente using “Stay wild, Moon Child.” It was fun to write. I got the date mixed up to post and it was past the deadline. I’m pleased how it turned out. I plan to include it in my poetry collection that I’m working on. And I kept the moon quotes for more inspiration. 😊
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This is so profound Robbie.
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Thank you, Sadje 💗
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Beautifully profound Robbie.
Love your photographs too.
Thank you for sharing.
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I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Maggie
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Always Robbie💖
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What interesting photos and a lovely piece of poetry too.
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Thank you, Esther 💚
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wonderful, Robbie, words and pictures, both
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I’m pleased you like it, Beth
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Excellent poem and photos, Robbie! And a hat tip to Paul Brandt for that wonderful line in your poem.
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It’s a great quote and actually inspired this poem. Thanks, Dave
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Two very thoughtful Tanka, Robbie … the full moon always makes me think more, like my mind is more enlightened …
Our White Knight
Delightful moonlight
Morning day and night
Timid and bright
Our silent birthright
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Beautiful, thank you, Ivor
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Profound poem and lovely photos, Robbie.
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Thank you, Michael
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You’re most welcome my dear friend.
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Words and images. Lovely through and through. 👏🏽
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Thank you, Selma 🌞🙏
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Your poetry is lovely, Robbie. I’m glad yo included the quote by Paul Brandt, that really makes you think. I love the photos you shared. The loerie is a striking bird. I’ve never seen one before.
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Thanks, Dan. Loeries are very intelligent birds and I get a lot in my garden because they like the fruit I grow.
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Thanks for that.
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Humans do have a hard time with change. We could all be more flexible.
That tortoise shell is really interesting. Do you keep the bits that peel off? (K)
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Hi Kerfe, that shell was in the bushveld. These tortoises are protected so shouldn’t be kept as pets. Lack of ability to adapt change is what creates most misery for people.
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I didn’t think it was a pet, I just thought it wandered on to your property. But they should be protected, for sure.
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My sister has one. She rescued it as a baby on the road. She shouldn’t have it but she looks after it very well. They are a lot of work to keep in a domestic situation but she is amazing at looking after animals.
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My brother used to bring home small box turtles from the woods and keep them in the tree well for a bit, but he always took them back and let them go.
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I like the inspiration of this – set no limitations, allow new ideas to germinate, yes!
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Thank you, Paul. You understood perfectly 💛🌅
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It took me a very long time to be able to accept change gracefully.
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It is an acquired skill for most people
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I love this uplifting poem, Robbie. And especially the line about ‘the sky’s the limit…’ The photo of the gray loerie is amazing. It looks a lot like our red cardinals, except gray.
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Hi Jan, I’m pleased you like the poem. Loeries are pretty and intelligent too.
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Acceptance is less exhausting than fighting against what we have no control over – we are made to evolve, run with fulfilling new ideas – this feels so positive 💞
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Yes, you have summed it up beautifully 💗
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I love the quote you chose for your poem …it joins the two parts so well.
I am intrigued by those mushrooms and that bird ( he looks very curious) …also it is amazing that the outer shell of the tortoise peels off… I wonder how old he was 💜😘😘
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Thank you, Willow. The Loeries are frequent visitors to my garden. They are intelligent and know they are safe here.
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That’s lovely to know 🙂🙂🙂
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So insightful, Robbie x
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Thank you, Toni 💓
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Meaningful and deep. 💙 Thanks for sharing your photos, Robbie.
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The opposite of yours which was lovely and light 🌞💛
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Interesting words and photos as always, Robbie. I have never seen a dead tortoise, and that made me feel sad.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Death is always sad. This shell was in the bush and had been there for some time.
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Beautiful poetry, Robbie. Love the quote about footprints on the moon.
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Thank you, Teri 🌹
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Beautiful poem, Robbie! I love all your pics and your mushrooms are pretty. We have one that is purple that pops up in the forest once in a while. It gets eaten though, so I dont’ get to enjoy it for long.
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I’ve never seen a purple mushroom – how interesting 💚
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you train my brain to think beyond…
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That’s great 💗💝
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love that shell of the dead leopard tortoise and that mushroom, and, of course , that tanka: I love those lines: ‘fighting turbulence creates an unbalanced frame of mind’ ! something to remember — and I love that quizzical look on that grey loerie;s face 🙂
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Hi John, I’m so pleased you enjoyed these different photographs and appreciated the poem 🌹
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Beautiful pictures and your tanka was awesome Robbie 😊
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Thank you, Kamal 💝🦋
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Always welcome dear Robbie 🙏
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💗🌞💛
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All the photos are so interesting, Robbie. In Mexico, we drink Hibiscus tea. It’s called Agua de Jamaica. Boil the dried leaves until it turns deep pink color and add sugar. Strain and add ice. I love it. It’s good for the kidneys. Or you can buy the tea bags! You can also drink it hot. I’ve never seen a Loerie before.
I love your tanka puente. I think I’ve heard the quote before. I wrote a tanka puente using “Stay wild, Moon Child.” It was fun to write. I got the date mixed up to post and it was past the deadline. I’m pleased how it turned out. I plan to include it in my poetry collection that I’m working on. And I kept the moon quotes for more inspiration. 😊
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Hibiscus tea sounds nice, Kay. I never worry if I post late for prompts. I don’t think it matters but your plan sounds fine.
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💕💕💕💕
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Wonderful photos and poem!
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Thank you, Dawn 💝
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