Roberta Writes – Tanka Tuesday and FOTD, roses #poetry #roses #photography

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Today, I am rolling two challenges into one post, something I enjoy doing so that I present a poem and some of my photographs.

Cee’s challenge is red roses but, while I like red roses, I prefer cream and apricot roses, so, I’m mixing it up a bit here. You can join in Cee’s challenge here: https://ceenphotography.com/2023/08/04/fotd-august-5-red-rose/

My new cake project is a basket of roses. This cake will be for my parents wedding anniversary in September. I bought four bouquets of roses so that I could examine them and also create a multicoloured display to use as a model for my flowers. I love making roses, they are my favourite fondant creations.

A variety of different coloured roses in a cut crystal vase
A variety of different coloured roses in a tall crystal vase
A close up of my favourite apricot roses
A close up of a pink and white marbled rose
A close up of a deep red rose

Tanka Tuesday

This is Colleen’s prompt which you can join in here: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/133534390/posts/4830641137

This week’s challenge is Synonyms Only. That means you choose two synonyms for the two words below. Use must use the synonyms in your poem, NOT the two words.

Flow & Wave

Fresh intake of young minds

Enthusiasm

abounds. Brands forged in the fires of challenges

part of unknown futures

Ignorance is bliss

***

Success beckons brightly

All they have to do

is sacrifice all at the altar of Work

What does family mean

when compared to wealth?

***

Heads bowed against the gale

Timelines wax and wane

Youthful goals tarnished by loneliness and age

What does position mean

when compared to love?

By Robbie Cheadle

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  2. I like roses in general, but I think yellow roses are so pretty. Maybe it’s a sentimental thing. Yellow tea roses are the first flower I can remember my dad growing in the back garden when I was a little kid.

    Wonderful Flow and Wave poem, Robbie!

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  5. I hope you’ll share pictures of the cake with us, Robbie. I bet it turned out great!

    Yellow is my favorite color, so I think those are my favorite roses. Although, like you, I like the apricot ones. They are so elegant looking to me.

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  7. I love roses in bloom and the unique scent each gives off! I looked up the significance of “peach” roses. Robbie.
    Peach roses hold special meaning because they convey a sense of sincerity, genuineness, modesty, and gratitude. A bouquet of peach roses is an appropriate gift for saying “thank you.” They also show gratitude after a business deal or communicate sympathy to a loved one.

    Creating the anniversary cake for your parents sounds like a great deal of work.The cake and the roses are symbols of your love for them.

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  9. “Ignorance is bliss”

    I think youth is the truth behind this statement. Before the world beats the magic out of everything and forces us to grow up, get a job, put everything else aside, ignorance is bliss. Wonderful poem.🙏🏼❤️

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  18. I’m with you, Robbie… the cream and peach colored roses are stunning! Trying to balance your work life with family and all of your passion projects (drawing, writing, poetry, and your amazing fondant art & cooking) is a lot to handle. I totally understand how you feel in your tanka poetry. I think you’re amazing. 💐

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  21. It is difficult, if not impossible, to tell the fresh young things what is in store for them as their career progresses. I know I wouldn’t listen to my more experienced colleagues and bosses.

    I can’t wait to see the basket of roses cake! I do love your fondant roses.

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    1. HI Liz, yes, life is a continuous learning experience and some people never become disillusioned. In fact, some people thrive on the corporate life. It doesn’t bother my husband at all and he finds my emotional struggles annoying. I love making fondant roses.

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  22. I liked pink roses when I first planted roses. Eventually, I switched to the dual colors of yellow with pink edges, like the ones you have. It’s lovely that you prepare for months to make cakes for your mom’s anniversary and birthdays, Robbie! I hear the message in your poem!

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          1. It makes sense, Robbie! Now that I have a bigger backyard, I looked into the cost of a kiln. A 15″x9″ capacity kiln costs over $1,200, let alone electricity. There are shops where we can go to buy bisque and paint it there, but there’s no place we could do it from clay.

            I still have some greenware (before the first firing). I also have some paint. But I don’t know what to do with them. 😅

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  23. Such gorgeous roses,Robbie. I like the apricot ones,too. They go well with the deep red and cream. The message in your poem is loud and clear. The wisdom comes with experience and time. How nice that you can use your talent to create something beautiful for those you love. Looking forward to seeing the fondant roses.❤️

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  28. I never met a rose I didn’t like. I like how you examine the worth of love and of work from different angles. Looking forward to seeing the basket of roses cake. Sounds very challenging and will be very rewarding. That you will work so hard for your loved ones fits the theme of your poem also.

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    1. Hi Donna, yes, every year I make my mom and hubby special cakes for their birthday’s. Sometimes I also make for mom and dad’s anniversary depending on what they want to do. My sons don’t like cakes with fondant anymore so they get plainer ones (from a decoration POV). I’m pleased you enjoyed this post.

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  30. many congrats to your parents for their anniversary as well as getting your lovely confections! remembering the beautiful guest blog post you let me publish at my site for fondant peonies ❤

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  31. Those roses are beautiful Robbie … I once had a cake that was a basket of roses, my eldest sons girlfriend batvthe time made it for me , it was beautiful.
    I love your poem too you are so right , we should work to live not live to work. Too many end up rich and lonely and dare not retire 💜💜💜

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      1. It look and tasted devine the roses were actually cup cakes fitted into the basket and it looked real!
        As to the Scrooges you mention yes that makes me very very sad to think of pointless lives 💜💜

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  34. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You are SO talented! I can’t wait to see your cake photos. The rose arrangement is beautiful! The poem is so lovely and sad. It reminds me of the old “Cat’s in the Cradle” song. ❤️

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  35. You forever amaze me, Robbie. Your poetry, your artistry, your videos – everything you touch turns to magic. And life, well, you manage it better than almost anyone. ❤️

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  36. Lovely roses Robbie! ~{@ An internet symbol rose for you!
    I have a wedding anna in Sept too! I think though your folk might have a few years on my beau and me 😉 💕💞💖

    When you have family close life seems brighter. Distance often creates bridges that seem to lengthen and get longer and are harder to cross with time. Good luck with your cake and many happy blessings for your folks!!

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      1. I had an Aunt who removed herself from her family by moving far away. When her mother passed she came in for the funeral, but didn’t even stay much after that. Never really helped with her aging mother’s care either…

        For a long time I struggle with my own relationships with my siblings. One has gotten better (marginally), the other is barely cards during the holiday. I can’t force either to answer questions I ask. So I just stop asking. It is easier that way.

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        1. Hi Jules, I am the one who cares for my parents. My sisters occasionally (only one is regular) swing by for a visit. I bear all the responsibility for them both financially and emotionally. I must be honest that I can’t be bothered with the one who went to Cape Town. It was her choice and she must live with the consequences of that choice. I thought it was very selfish of her.

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          1. I kind of thought that of the one who went to off… But in the end ‘they’ had to make decisions for and elder – and never took my advice either. While I foot some early bills… they ended up with someo others. But that’s another story. So I know where you are coming from. And wish you continued grace and success. (((Hugs))).

            And then there were the years I took care of an in-law, until another relative showed up. I can only hope my own – recognize what I have done, and treat me kindly in my old age. But I also hope to be prepared and not leave them with a mess…

            The other sib… they being much younger – live in their own world. I’ve tried olive branches many times. But when I request the best time to call I get no reply.

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          3. I was the middle child – I think both the first and last got some preferencial treatment. And then there are just different points of view. One gets tired of sticking their neck out without any kind of reply.

            For example I have a different relative who used to have a holiday party every year – I myself wait for invitations, and don’t invited myself, especially to stay over in anyone’s home. I invited this one family who said they would be passing close by to dinner… and they just never showed up or called. Saying they just got distracted with their vacation…

            Another relative had annual birthday parties that I was never invited to. And then complained when I didn’t visit so they could take my children (when they were younger) to local museums -which they never invited us to do so. You just can’t figure some folks out. Saying you have plenty of room in your home is one thing, but as I said I don’t like inviting myself. And unfortunately I can’t offer the same back because I don’t have the room in my home to do so.

            One time when I was able – I had my in-laws and their children stay at my home. The MIL and FIL stayed in a hotel. Six adults and five children – never again! I used tot have two pullout couches…they are gone and have not been replace in kind.

            One family wants to visit in their camper/motorhome, but they don’t want to use their own loo… and expect to park in my driveway and keep my frontdoor unlocked so they can come in during the night if they need to. Not going to happen. I just never replied to that suggestion. But at least we still talk occasionally. They are another one who want us to visit and stay with them, but don’t give us a time… and not in the summer when they have other plans… give me a break. While I would like to visit… I would also like to stay in a hotel.

            Life is complicated.

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          4. Hi Jules, life is complicated. I never, ever stay with family. I need my own space. Happy to visit people if they invite me, but I want to have privacy in the evenings and mornings. I agree with your comment that people are difficult to understand.

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          5. I have stayed with my one Sib before she married. But won’t be doing that again.
            I think especially since I have gotten older – I want my own ‘loo’ when I travel 😉

            At least we have our writing that we can use to express ourselfs and know we belong to a wonderful blogging comminity 😀

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