Hello, fiery, fabulous poetical friends! WhimsyGizmo here (De Jackson.) It’s time again for my favorite prompt: the Quadrille. These little 44-word gems are just too much fun to write, and to read.
For today’s Quadrille challenge, I want you to include the word spark. Use it as a noun, or a verb. Make sparks fly, or spark an idea that sets fire to the page. Wanna sparkle, instead? Go right ahead. And watch what happens with a strategically placed hyphen:
spark
-led.
Play around with it, and have some fun. Just make sure the root word “spark” is in there somewhere, and that your poem is exactly 44 words long (not including the title.)
New to the Q? Here’s how to play:
– Write a poem of exactly 44 words, including some form of the word spark. (sparks, sparking, sparked, even sparkle)
– Put your poem on your blog and link back to this post.
– Link it up to our Mr. Linky.
– Visit other blogs. Enjoy some amazing poets. Comment. Come back later this week and write another one, and visit some more. Comment some more. Let your creativity spark as many poems as you like. I’ll be reading all week.
whimsygizmo said:
Hey, gang. Bar’s open. I’m serving. Sip slowly; some of these might make sparks.
Happy poeming, all.
Shawna said:
One mint whiskey, please. 😉
whimsygizmo said:
Comin’ right up. (on the double.) 😉
Shawna said:
Hee hee. Sounds extra yummy. 😉 Is that a gum pun?
whimsygizmo said:
Plenty of bubbles, for sure. 😉
Shawna said:
:X
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Please serve me a tinsel cosmo… that sparkly enough
whimsygizmo said:
You got it, B.
kim881 said:
Hi De! Just a sparkling water with a shot of mango, please! I’ve been waiting all day for the pub to open! I always look forward to Quadrille prompts and you haven’t disappointed me, De – it’s a Bobby Dazzler of a prompt!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I hope it sparks a lot of interest.
whimsygizmo said:
I’m in awe of yours, Kim! Sparkling water coming right up, to match your sparkling poem.
kim881 said:
Thank you, De!
Grace said:
Love the word choice De ~ Happy sparking of words poets ~ Happy Monday to all ~
Mish said:
Hi Grace, it’s sunny and colourful here today. I’m sure we’re sharing similar weather…a bit chilly though.
Grace said:
Love our autumn weather Mish ~ Been going out for walks just to take all the beauty of autumn ~
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks, Grace. 🙂
Mish said:
Hello De! Might need some safety glasses for those drinks. 🙂
“Spark” is such a great word for the quadrille…a kindling for so many things….hope, love, creativity…it’s endless.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
We are sparkling with delight…
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks, Mish! I LOVED your piece. You know I loves me some “un” – especially when it sparkles. Or stops sparkling. Either. Both. 😉
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I have a second one coming up soon… must do one with all the quadrille word up till now… It’s not yet half the words of a quadrille though
whimsygizmo said:
I’m fixin’ to work on The One With All The Words now, too, B. See you on the other side. 😉
Grace said:
Wow you two…you go the extra mile !!!!
whimsygizmo said:
It’s addictive. We’ll see how long we can keep it up. 44 words on Quadrille 44 will be quite the challenge. 😉
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Hot brandy here, please. I’m chilled to the bone. Love your prompt, De. Maybe another poem to come for my little dog Spark-y!
whimsygizmo said:
I would love that, Victoria. 🙂
lillian said:
Great great prompt! I am surrounded by “organizing piles” with two empty suitcases staring at me. We leave early tomorrow AM for 40 days — I’ll have a double of whatever is being served! Actually, make that a virgin daiquiri — I need to keep my wits about me 🙂
I apologize in advance if I do not get to reading everyone’s posts today — or in the next 40 days. I will post when I can — plenty of poetic muses will be sparking (!) my fancy — but no internet connections on board ship and will be out an about so much of the time.
Will get some reading done tonight — I really did enjoy this prompt!!
whimsygizmo said:
Bon Voyage, Lill! I am pouring you plenty of sparkling nonalcoholic exotic drinks.
Sanaa Rizvi said:
Hey everyone,
Hope you guys are having an amazing day so far 🙂 sharing my poem “Scintillate” thank you De for the lovely opportunity ❤️ this one’s for you!
Lots of love,
Sanaa
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Sanaa! Glad you’re here. Loved your piece!
Sanaa Rizvi said:
Thanks De ❤️
whippetwisdom said:
Hi everyone and thank you for a wonderful prompt De! It’s going to be another frosty night here and I will have a herbal tea for now to keep me warm.
whimsygizmo said:
hi, Xenia! So glad you’re here!
Sasha A. Palmer said:
A great prompt, De. Love Robin Williams’ quote. Wonderful.
Just linked my quadrille. This 44-word limit is actually very soothing, therapeutic almost 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks, Sasha. Enjoyed your piece!
Bodhirose said:
A great word for the quadrille, De! Will have to get to this after I make and have dinner.
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Gayle. Can’t wait to see where this takes you!
erbiage said:
Howdy De. Hot buttered rum for me, can’t shake the cold from my toes. How about I start a fire in the fireplace over there. This thread has just the thing.
whimsygizmo said:
Sounds perfect. Thanks for warming things up for us! 🙂
sarahsouthwest said:
Some sparky comments already! Nice to see you behind the bar. It’s pretty damp here, so hoping to warm up.
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Sarah. It’s been damp here today, too, for a nice change. Lots of rain and tumultuous thunder. Finally feels a little like fall. 🙂
sarahsouthwest said:
And another one. I find I often do 2 quadrilles – one fantastic, one domestic. I need to get out more…:)
whimsygizmo said:
Love it, Sarah. I find the Q beckons multiple poems from me, as well. 🙂 Write all you want, I’m readin’ all week!
lillian said:
Sorry folks…just called to plane so can not read anymore. 20+ hours in the air coming up. Hopefully I’ll post in next 40 days – some with your prompts, some without but in all realistic terms, sadly will not be able to read much. On board ship, no internet (hugely expensive). So I”LL be a one-way communicator — hoping you’ll forgive.
And here we go!!!!! 😊🚅✈️
whimsygizmo said:
Enjoy, Lill! We’ll miss you!
Mish said:
Well…I just took the 19 word plunge!!
D)
whimsygizmo said:
LOVED it!
Rosemary Nissen-Wade said:
I find it hard to resist a quadrille! But am having enormous problems of late with internet access, so it may take me days to read everyone else’s, sorry.
whimsygizmo said:
Glad you’re here, Rosemary! Take your time…the prompt is up all week.
Janice said:
The spark worked in mysterious ways– in the early morning hours mixing with recent reading. Thank you 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Janice! Glad you’re here!
Truedessa said:
Hello, this sparked my muse, so I decided to join in the fun
whimsygizmo said:
Over soon, Trudessa. Glad this sparked some inspiration.
lynn__ said:
Yay, I’m the 44th poet to post a link to this flaming quadrille prompt!
whimsygizmo said:
Fun, lynn! 🙂 On my way…
James Gay said:
Wise words of the heart and very inspiring.
The Grateful Dead said:
Hey, what a fab idea! This is the first time that I am writing for this, hope you like it! 🙂