“Celebrate the Summer Solstice,” A Tanka Poem
I’ve stretched the limits of my Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge this week, but I have a good reason as you will see below. In my Tanka poem, I used “cheer,” for praise, and “feed the fires,” for excite.
This is also a book cover reveal!
Please join me on Thursday, June 21st, to help me celebrate the release of my first book of poetry and short stories called, “Fairies, Myths, & Magic ~ A Summer Celebration.” This book is written as a tribute to the Summer Solstice.
Book Cover design by Wendy Anne Darling ~ Bookxeedo Book Covers
Celebrate the Summer Solstice
This summer solstice—
cheer the balmy rising sun
Litha blessings flow.
Triumph the light over dark,
feed the fires of midsummer.
© 2018 Colleen M. Chesebro
Stayed tuned to learn about the special introductory price which will be announced on June 21st. ❤
Cute cover Colleen 💜
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Thanks, Ritu. Wendy and I had fun creating this one. ❤
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Thank you, JB for sharing. Hugs, my friend. ❤
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Great cover, Colleen! Good luck!
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Thanks, Olga. It’s all passion writing and just fun. ❤
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
A date to put in your diary.. and a cover reveal for the new release from Colleen Chesebro on June 21st. Fairies, Myths and Magic.. poetry and short stories.. and it is a perfect time to celebrate the Summer Solstice
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Thank you so much, Sally for sharing my news. I’m excited. ❤
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Fantastic Colleen and congratulations.. Will do a new book on the shelves for the bookstore on the Sunday 24th after the party.. hugsxx♥
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Thank you, Sally. I appreciate you so much! ❤
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Pleasure Colleen..hugs ♥
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Oh sis… I am thrilled to hear this news! Celebrate? I can only imagine that the vibrations of happiness shall lift even the most stubborn and send the supportive, even higher. Rock it Sis! Rock it!!! ❤
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Thanks, Sis. I’m excited. It turned out great. It’s a product of sisterly love. ❤
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NOW we NEED to schedule you for Tell Me a Story
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LOL! I suppose we are at that point. I’m still working on book 2 The Meadow Fairy and the Sisters of the Fey Novella. 😀
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So, you will always be working on SOMETHING! lol
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LOL! Of course. 😀 ❤
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Congratulations Colleen!
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Thanks, Jane. I hope you’ll stop by next Thursday. ❤
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I’ll try!
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Magical Tanka, Colleen, and I LOVE the cover! Woo-hoo! Wish we could celebrate in person but will enjoy the online festivities nonetheless. Kudos and hugs, Sis ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks, Sis! I’m excited. It feels good to share my passion for the summer solstice. Wendy did great on the cover. She’s a gem for putting up with me. LOL! ❤
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I can’t imagine you being difficult to deal with, Sis. You’re too kind ❤️
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LOL! Thanks, Sis. ❤
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So thrilled for you sis. I feel like I’ve been on this journey with you. ❤ You know I'll reblog this next week! ❤ OH, and loveeeeeee the cover!!!!! xxxx
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Thanks, Sis. You Sisters have been on the journey with me. I’m blessed with your friendship, mentoring, and love. ❤
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And we are blessed to have you ❤
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Good luck for the book launch. I’ve put it in my diary! Lovely cover and poem. 🙂 x
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Thanks, Marje for all your help. Your beta reading was so valuable. ❤
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No problem, only too happy to help out in my small way. xx
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Your help has made a huge difference. Thanks again, Sister. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen! I can feel your excitement! 🙂
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Thanks, Merril. This is what I call passion writing. Little books that are fun little gifts. ❤
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I’m so excited for you, Colleen! ❤ I can see the magic on the cover already. ❤ I'll check it out on Thursday night as I'm attending a Writers Conference.
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Many thanks, Miriam. I’m excited. ❤
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Throw a big party to celebrate. ❤
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Oooh. Lovely cover, Colleen. I love the magical font and the rich colors. Congrats on the book! My grandson is a solstice baby so we’ll be playing on a bouncy castle on the solstice, but I’ll be by to pick up your new book too! Happy Solstice. ❤
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Happy birthday to your sweet grandson. He is surely blessed to be a solstice baby. HOW cool! Thanks so much for your support, Diana. Wendy and I worked hard on this cover. It took quite a bit of work, but she is a gem at design. ❤
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It’s lovely, Colleen. I can’t wait to read it!
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Hugs to you, Diana. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen. Sharing.
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Thanks so much, Robbie. You’re a gem. ❤
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Congratulations Colleen!
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Thank you, dear Deanie. I’ve been writing like crazy. ❤ Hugs and love.
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Back to you, Colleen. So glad you’re using your abundant talents.
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Deanie, you are such a darling. Thank you. ❤
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Thank you, Colleen, You made me smile. 🙂
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Congratulations Colleen. Wishing you many sales. 🌼
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Thank you, kindly, Brigid. This is my passion writing. I hope it will bring a smile or nod. Hugs for your sweet comments. ❤
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Thank you for your lovely review of my memoir. It gave me a great boost to find it this morning. x
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Such an amazing journey, Brigid! I enjoyed this book so much. I hope you write more about your many skills. This review will be on my blog tomorrow. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you Colleen. I will post on my “Going Back to School” later in summer. I will look back again tomorrow. Blessings x
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Thank you, Brigid. Happy Summer Solstice! ❤️
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Congratulations Colleen, ❤ marvellous ❤
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Thanks, Jane. Much appreciated. ❤
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Congrats, Colleen! And I am so ready for summer.
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Thanks, Jacqui. Here in Colorado it’s cold one day and hot the next. I never know what to think. 😀
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Congratulations, Colleen. Wonderful idea and sweet cover. ❤ Happy Solstice!
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Thanks, Sarah. Happy Solstice, my friend. ❤
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Congratulations dear Colleen… the cover is so pretty. Best of luck to you 💚🍀
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Thank you, dear Aquileana. I appreciate your kindness so much. ❤
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Love your cover, Colleen. It’s gorgeous. Lovely Tanka too.
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Thanks, Norah. Wendy Anne Darling has great ideas. 😍❤️
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Obviously! 🙂
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Just lovelly, Colleen. You have such a way with words!
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Thank you, Noelle. You’ve certainly made my day!! ❤
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This is a wonderful surprise, Colleen! Congratulations! The book cover is lovely. I also enjoyed your Tanka. Wishing you all the best with your new release! ❤ xx
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Thanks, Vashti. I’m writing like crazy so I figured I had better get some books out. More to come this summer. ❤
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Yay! I’m happy for you, my friend. ❤ xx
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You’re so sweet, Vashti. ❤
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So excited for you, Colleen. One more sleep until the big day. I’ll be sharing/tweeting the fabulous news tomorrow. Best wishes to you. Beautiful cover too! 🙂
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Many hugs of thanks, Natalie. You are so sweet to share. Thank you. ❤️😍
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Lovely cover, Colleen. Best of luck with your book. I will share around. Happy for you – congrats! Hugs xx
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Thanks, Jan! Wendy Anne Darling is a whiz with covers and she’s reasonable. Hugs for your support. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen! I LOVE the cover!! And the topic of fairies is so perfect for the summer solstice.
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Thanks, Lisa. This was so fun to write. Great beach reading. LOL! 😀 ❤
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Congratulations with the book release, Colleen. I like the cover! I hope the launch was a success. I’m happy summer started, but sad the days are already getting shorter. 🙂
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Hi, Lisbet. Thank you. 😀 It’s been a wonderful launch! I know what you mean about summer! Enjoy this time while it’s warm (or hot) 😀 ❤
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