23 Jan 2023
by lynn__
in quadrille , Uncategorized
honey bunch, have a hunch want to spoon? lovers swoon we’re married, it’s okay if hearts get carried away
your room or mine? give me sign when sleep separate, together ’s a date snuggling close would be nice if his feet weren’t cold as ice!
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Mish serving up quadrilles (44 words) on ice at dVerse .
13 Dec 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: candy , candyland , gingerbread
how many rounds of CANDYland can grandma possibly play? SWEET littles in my life!
let’s begin again GINGERBREADs, we’re lined up at start in primary colors
happy for shortcuts; hopeful to see princess LOLLY POP up in deck rather than feeling
glum and PLUMpy
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Check out dVerse poets for more confectionary quadrilles…
28 Nov 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: blankets , blessings , books , grandchildren
smiles and giggles playing prisoner till released
mindful anticipation learning new game directed energy
little hands warm mine exploring outdoors in wonder
quiet cozy moments reading favorites with blanket
words in unison praying aloud by memory
for every little blessing we give thanks,
Father
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A quadrille (44 words) including the word “warm”. Written for dVerse where Lisa tends the pub 🙂
02 May 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
did you go rub that balloon in your hair? is that why it sticks on the wall up there?
i don’t need your static so please don’t touch me ow! must you pass spark of personal electricity?!
boys are such joys — he laughs ecstatic ally
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A quadrille (44 words) for dVerse Poets pub . Mish hosts theme of “static” scene .
19 Apr 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: chalk , dad , fish , memories , year
my father has been gone exactly a year today and the memories of his dying taste like chalk on a parched tongue… but the memories of his living smell like mountain trout, burnt cream puffs, chlorine of pool where he saved me from drowning.
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A quadrille of forty-four words linked to dVerse poets.
21 Mar 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: extra , world peace
A quadrille of 44 words on theme of “paper” linked to dVerse Poets
it’s world poetry day but you probably won’t read it in the newspapers poems aren’t news any- more than recipes are novels but why not? publish a peace poem on front page of today’s issue with bold print, yell “extra, read all about it!”
07 Mar 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: eyes
under oath, bound it astounds why witnesses testify to different perceptions of same event are these misconceptions?
even siblings possess varying views more or less of their mother and dad; of growing-up, experiences had
emotions come and depart through eyes of the heart!
This week at dVerse Poets , Bjorn invites us to use our eyes to write a quadrille (44-word poem). A post today by Pilgrim on a Long, Long Journey gave me the ideas for my poem. Image from http://www.mirror.co.uk
02 Mar 2022
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: ekphrastic poetry , mountain , raind
Joseph Farquharson ‘Cauld Blaws the Wind Frae East to West’ (1888)
war is a
desolate, cold mountain;
obstacle to and reason for refugees
where savage wind blows fear,
pelting rain drives misery,
grief burdens the weary,
even as
memories, dreams
ooze away with mud.
Linking this quadrille to dVerse for a “March wind” ekphrastic challenge with Merril…
30 Nov 2020
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: abide , boat , disciples , Jesus , strom , waves , wind
Quadrille (44 words) on Lisa’s “abide” theme for dVerse . Based on Mark 4:35-41. (Background is Moseley Waves blue wallpaper )
Yesterday, Pastor John Lee preached on this text and reminded us that although God might not calm the storm outside, or quiet the storm inside us, Jesus always remains with us “in the boat”.
16 Nov 2020
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: diversity , native americans , pilgrims , strangers , Thanksgiving
“Landing of Pilgrims” by Henry A. Bacon, 1877
november 1620 pilgrims land late, lost with strangers in a strange land
such smallish ship holds diverse perspectives all agree on rules for unruly unity
possibilities vulnerable nearly half don’t survive winter makeshift common house hospital
native americans share knowledge, resources, reasons for thanksgiving
A quadrille on “possibilities” with dverse poets. ..
15 Nov 2020
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: faith , freedom , Mayflower , Puritans , worship
Mayflower II on the Open Seas by Montague Dawson
boatload of faith puritans flee persecution embark for freedom to worship
bible believers, soldiers, profit seekers travel together in tight quarters
illness on board violent storms at sea God’s providence holds fast
birth of child on vast ocean of hope blessing for future colony
Another quadrille about the pilgrims; written second but prequels my first…
03 Nov 2020
by lynn__
in quadrille
Tags: happiness , mittens , trampoline
Happiness is…
mittens to wear in crisp fall air
take off your shoes (eschew bad news)
caterpillars wiggle as grandkids giggle
jumping bean on a trampoline
funny fun is the goal as we slip, trip, and roll
bouncing past
into,
over
siblings and cousins.
Link to dVerse where Lillian hosts a happiness project…
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