Sunday, February 01, 2026

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 BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH


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About this illustrated tanka: i used a photo from the internet, edited the photo in Picasart and added the text.
[This was first posted at facebook]. I chose to feature it here, since i thought the colours echoed the vibrancy of Nicole's SITAR symbol

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WELCOME 

TO

SUNDAY SMILES 

Tell me about your Sunday:  email me  OR post a COMMENT


[AI generated]



What's there to smile about today? 

Thank God for the grace of poetry 

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And it's Sunday 62 of Sunday Smiles





 her smile -
after the downpour
that rainbow
© gillena cox 2026

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26 comments:

Tom said...

...let's carry hope,

WendyK said...

Lovely sentiment, for some all there is, is hope.

My name is Erika. said...

I love today's haiku. It is very visual. And nice heart art too. It's time for hearts isn't it? :) Have a super Sunday and start to the new week. hugs-Erika

Anonymous said...

Lovely art and haiku -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Love your valentines heart art, and that tanka about refugees is wonderful!

an artist reflects said...

Lovely valentine art ~ hopeful ~ hugs,

DVArtist said...

That first piece is very striking. I agree for people hope is a catalyst for something better. Thank you for joining SITAR and have a lovely day today.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for dropping by Tom

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Wendy

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Erika

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for dropping by Christine

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Debra

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Carol

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Happy you dropped by Nicole

Much love

Deann said...

Wow, you have out done yourself. Gorgeous pictures and wonderful poems. This week is a knockout, well done!

Violetta said...

You are a nice space-woman dear Gillena. I smiled today about the getting better of my cold....
Have a good time and much love
Violetta

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Deann

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Happy to hear you are getting better, Violetta

Much love

Open Your Heart to Gardening said...

Love today's haiku.

Mia said...

Hi Gillena. Great entry for Elizabeth's challenge at AJJ!
Hugs,
Mia
Co-administrator for AJJ
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Ciara

Much love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Mia

Much love

Sharon Fritchman said...

Hi Gillena! I absolutely adore your beautiful post! The hearts are perfect for February, too. Thank you so much! Sharon

Michele said...

i love your geometry creation, your poetry, and your AI image is fun! xo

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Wonderful assortment of art.

Aimeslee Winans said...

Wonderful Haiku and geometric creation for SPA! xoxo