posting poetic prose
09 Jan 2024 29 Comments
in quadrille Tags: lagoon, life, memories, Nicaragua, perspective
lagoon in my memories
fills dormant volcano crater;
nicaraguan vendors encircle
tourists as mountains surround
deep blue pocket of aquatic life.
lagoon of my memories
fills crevices of heart and mind;
as faces from childhood encircle
present experience, surrounding
deeply personal perspective on life.
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Quadrille (44 words) linked to Melissa’s prompt at dVerse poets on “lagoon”.
11 Dec 2023 28 Comments
in quadrille, rhyming verse Tags: kittens, peace, snowflakes, students
snowflakes melting on mittens
mewling like helpless kittens
half-grown, grad school bound
when will self-respect be found?
it’s tough world, you must be strong
such thin skin will not last long
not every insult’s in your face,
peace of mind is safest space!
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Bjorn hosts quadrilles at dVerse and is pouring hot chocolate for the poets today…comic courtesy of Brett Jordan at Unsplash.
03 Oct 2023 15 Comments
in quadrille Tags: conversation, delight, divine, prayer, relationship
come as children
invited to relationship in
conversation with Father
enfolded by arms of love
whisper or whimper
spoken in Jesus name
hearts washed, forgiven,
delight in his presence
silent inward groans
Spirit hovers to listen
intercedes for sinners
a brush with the divine
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44-word quadrille linked to dVerse poets where Lisa hosts prompt on the word “brush”.
21 Aug 2023 34 Comments
in quadrille Tags: anniversary, farmers market, Kauai, lovers, pineapple
mark thirty-fifth anniversary
on kaua’i island ~ hawaii
visit hanalei farmers’ market
petite apple-faced vendor offers
juicy samples we cannot resist:
mango, papaya, pretty star fruit,
exotic longan (or dragon’s eyes)
yet most exquisite discovery:
taste of fresh white pineapple
~ as sweet as old lovers ~
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Linking to dVerse quadrille prompt on “pine”… and praying for the people of west Maui recently devastated by wild fires.
12 Jun 2023 14 Comments
in quadrille Tags: blood, body, bread, cross, Jesus
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when we partake of
the bread and wine,
we accept the gifts of
his body and blood,
(soul-nourishing essence
offered by living presence).
my broken heart kneels
thankful for a broken
savior who loves us with
his arms stretched wide,
present in our suffering.
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*T-shirt title quote for quadrille on “present” prompt by Lillian at d’Verse Poets
29 May 2023 9 Comments
in quadrille
verde, chile, jalapeno,
habanero, ghost,
cayenne and chipotle
with avocado toast
flavors found at festival
in hatch, new mexico
slow roasted, fresh salsa,
ristras strung to go
smokin’ hot, fire-breathing
it’s not hard to understand
sgt. pepper’s membership
in lonely hearts club band!
Quadrille (44 words) linked to dVerse poets pub and “pepper” prompt…
15 May 2023 30 Comments
in quadrille Tags: mirror, mother
mother,
dear mirror
who shows me
who i am…loved,
worthy to be loved,
learning how to trust
others in wide world;
first centered on you,
it’s expanded through
your wise instruction,
inspiration, induction.
now i in turn nurture
love as reflection
** of you **
A quadrille linked to dVerse poetics with Merril today.
01 May 2023 31 Comments
in quadrille Tags: cartography, chart, Columbus, map, reality, wisdom
De invites us to post a quick quadrille at dVerse poets pub…
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we dabble in exploration,
attempting to map what we’ve
experienced of the wide world
but, like pre-Columbian charts
before discovery of a new world,
our lines meander meaninglessly
and our foolish cartography needs
drastic revision upon further research
and confirmation of actual reality
17 Apr 2023 21 Comments
in quadrille Tags: . woman, abortion
A 44-word “revolutionary” quadrille for dVerse where Kim is hosting…
i’m embarrassed by
feminists who whine for
equal “rights” to be like men,
to NOT give birth; who refuse
to protect and nurture the most
vulnerable little women but
demand “choice” to violate
sanctuary of their womb,
dishonoring womanly powers;
today, motherhood is revolutionary!
23 Jan 2023 16 Comments
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 12 Comments
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 14 Comments
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 🙂
a poem in my pocket 
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