Tags
Shhhhh.
(Is the New Year noisy enough for you yet?)
Between the cacophony of politics and the crazy weather, the tyranny of back-to-normal life and the buzzing of the too-early-morning alarm clock, I am ready for some quiet.
Won’t you join me?
De Jackson (WhimsyGizmo) here, and today, for our beloved Quadrille, let’s softly sneak in the word whisper. Or shout it. Noun it. Verb it. Slip it an extra letter or two to make it an adjective or adverb: whispered, whispery, whispering, whisperingly (bonus points if you can make that last one sound good, ever.) And you know I always love a well-placed hyphen, should you want to play around with it a little.
Here are a couple of whispered poem bits, for inspiration:
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Just write a poem of precisely 44 words, including the word whisper. Link it up by clicking Mr. Linky. Then share the best kept secret around: there are some brilliant poets here at the Bar, and you should visit them! The prompt is open for the whole week, so remember to come back and read (and write) some more.
whimsygizmo said:
Helllloooo, intrepid poets. Ze bar, she is open. Pouring whisper-whiskey, and whisps of ginger tea. Pull up a chair and get inky with me. 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
And there are will-o-the-wisps outside…
Iris said:
Whisper whiskey with a touch of ginger sounds pretty damn amazing.
whimsygizmo said:
Right? Make mine a double. 😉
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Whisper was a great word to play with… now I wonder if I can do another with all the words as well… hmm
whimsygizmo said:
Yes. Working that up myself, Sir. You will beat me to the (whispered) punch, I’m sure, but I won’t be far behind. 😉
whimsygizmo said:
I’d like to add a quote, in honor of the day, the man, and the whispered voices that make us so much greater than all that useless shouting:
“Find a voice in a whisper.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., Why We Can’t Wait
Walter J. Wojtanik said:
I come softly as a whisper. Blessings to all!
whimsygizmo said:
Walt, your link goes to the wrong poem. I found the right poem, with a little digging. If you post it as a new link, I can delete the old one. 😉
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks for fixin’ it. 🙂 Loved your piece.
whippetwisdom said:
Thank you for hosting De and for giving us such beautiful whispers! I’ve added my link and will try a whisp of your ginger tea while I swing by to read :o)
whimsygizmo said:
Pouring you some now, Xenia. Glad you’re here!
whippetwisdom said:
Thank you De, here’s to all your good health and spirit :o)
lillian said:
shhhhh….I sneaked in the side door today, through my husband’s desktop computer I think it makes me incognito in terms of dVerse recognizing me.
I’d love some ginger tea, with perhaps a whisper of lemon for added zing! Have posted and will return this evening to read. Off tomorrow for a bit of grandmother time 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Happy to see you here, Lill. 🙂
Kay said:
I adore that Silverstein poem, and what a great prompt word! Happy Monday!
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Kay! So glad you’re here! Happy poeming!
Kay said:
Thank you! 💜
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Lovely post inviting us to whisper a quadrille, De. I just noticed my last poem also included waning in its title. Hope it’s not an omen.
whimsygizmo said:
Always embrace the moon words, Victoria. 🙂 So happy to see you here. Praying you’re in your warmer place. Tahoe and All Parts North got quite the dumping. Great for the Lake, not so much fun for the residents. 😉
Victoria C. Slotto said:
72 F here…and I’m still wearing thermal underwear! :0)
whimsygizmo said:
😉 Hard to readjust your inner thermostat, for sure. It’s 56 here, but breezy, and straight outta that north. I am freezing. Which is not normal, for me.
ladyleemanila said:
Reblogged this on ladyleemanila and commented:
shhhh… 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks for spreading the word on the prompt, ma’am. Please just be sure anybody interested links up over here, so we don’t miss ’em. 😉
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I just need to go to bed… so tired these days.
erbiage said:
Can’t shake the tired, even after nine hours of sleep. Probably need leafy greens, exercise and sunlight. I’ll take poems, flannel sheets and down comforter instead…
whimsygizmo said:
I prefer those latter things, as well…but definitely need them all. 😉
erbiage said:
Good prompt. potent words need no more than a whisper. Me, I’m fresh out, so I’ll have to shout. Hope that doesn’t make me too much of a lout. 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
All shouting welcome. 🙂 I’ll bring earplugs. 😉
erbiage said:
A shout becomes a whisper with a little distance, like a highland piper wafting o’er the moor. You’ve all a way of dusting off and clearing the cobwebs from creativity. Thank you
whimsygizmo said:
Thank YOU. The more the merrier, meatier whisper stew. 😉
Iris said:
That is also a poem.
Iris said:
“A shout becomes a whisper with a little distance”
That’s a little poem.
whimsygizmo said:
That whole comment was a poem. He’s taking after you. 😉
erbiage said:
You flatter me! Thank you, a grand compliment.
sarahsouthwest said:
I have had a hard weekend, and a tricky Monday. I’m going to sit here quietly for a while, and enjoy some peace…
whimsygizmo said:
Please do, Sarah. Pouring you some tea. Do you hear the birds? They are offering us their quiet songs. I think there’s wisdom there. I think I will just sit awhile, too…
paul scribbles said:
Whisperingly wonderful prompt…whisper me up a wee whisky please De. Just posted. Off to read and comment. I seek warm whisperings to my soul after a long day of drumming with kids.
whimsygizmo said:
Whew. That’s a LOT of noise. (The kids, AND the drumming.)
Pouring you a double shot, with a whisper of poetry back. Always happy to see your “scribbles” here, Paul. 🙂
paul scribbles said:
Gonna need more than a double if I am to take up the ‘words’ challenge 😉
whimsygizmo said:
That of which paul speaks…
Use all of these past Q words, still coming in at exactly 44 words total:
dance, lull, bubble, grin, melt, shimmer, twist, skip, green, breeze, spill, rose, journey, jar, leaves, open, shadow, cloud, spark, cue, breath(e), scar, curl, whisper
You might need hyphens. And double (or triple) shots of muse. 😉
kim881 said:
Hi everyone! I’ve just got back from choir, where we’ve been singing ‘Valerie’ by Amy Winehouse and ‘Kiss from a Rose’ by Seal, and I’m ready to join in with some whispering. It’s surprising how singing in a choir can make you forget everything you’ve been struggling with over the past day or week. I’ve spent so much time alone since last Monday that I needed to know that there were other voices as well as mine – which is why I had to come back to the Poets Pub – I missed you all..
whimsygizmo said:
So happy to see you here, Kim. Pouring you something peaceful. Pull up a pen.
erbiage said:
Pull up a pen! Brilliant
whimsygizmo said:
Officially, cordially (with a cherry on top, and an extra dollop of whip cream) inviting you to double- or triple-dip. I’ll read (and love) ’em ALL.
Iris said:
That all sounds so yummy … on coffee.
Grace said:
Hi De and everyone ~ Coming home from work now and hitting the poetry trail ~ Wow, look at the response…whooo-whoo…. Thanks for another lovely word ~
Happy Monday!!!!
erbiage said:
You all are amazing. Everything I’ve read so far is just fantastic! Keep it up!
whimsygizmo said:
^^what he said^^
frankhubeny said:
Good advice from Shel Silverstein.
whimsygizmo said:
Does he give any other kind? 😉 Not in my book…
sanaarizvi said:
Love, love, love the prompt, De ❤️ sharing my bit 🙂 Happy Monday y’all ❤️
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks, Sanaa. Loved your piece.
sanaarizvi said:
Likewise ❤️
Olga said:
I’m still floating with the word ‘whisper’ and may need time to sleep with it also. I’ll be back. 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
I think I shall “sleep with whispers” tonight, also, Olga. Love that. 😉 Ponder all you wish. We’re here all week.
paul scribbles said:
Wonderful word-smithery tonight from you all..the whisky is whispering me to my bed. Night night. Sweet dreams. More kids and more drums on the morrow for this ‘scribbler’
whimsygizmo said:
G’night, paul. Thanks for rifting with me today. Come back for more tomorrow, if you like. We shall be whispering all week…
paul scribbles said:
Was fun 🙂
Dr. Crystal Howe said:
THanks for hosting, De-great prompt! I always enjoy everyone’s Q’s!
whimsygizmo said:
Me, too, Crystal. By far my favorite prompt. Loved yours!
Iris said:
You know I love this:
“Noun it. Verb it. Slip it”
😉
whimsygizmo said:
😉
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
add adverb it…:-)
ghostmmnc said:
Happy New Year! Hope everyone’s year has been going good. Great prompt word, De! Thanks 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Thank YOU! Glad you’re here!
Truedessa said:
I bring the whisper of a song…Looking forward to reading..
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Truedessa! Glad you’re here! Heading over now.
MarinaSofia said:
Sometimes the world ends with a bang, and sometimes with a whisper, to paraphrase one of my favourite poets slightly…
Sorry, the depressing news just keeps on coming – the hardcore Brexit speech of our Prime Minister today, and the US inauguration coming up, with French and German elections to go. So my whisper has felt a little blown away by storms at sea…
I could do with a nice mug of hot milk and honey, to be honest. Maybe the Dizzy Gillespie version too…
whimsygizmo said:
Pouring you a soothing sweet cup, Marina. The world needs more sweetness right now. More silence. More whispers of hope. Loved your piece.
othermary said:
I guess I’m a bit late, but finally here. Thanks De!
whimsygizmo said:
So glad you’re here, Mary. Loved your haunting piece!
othermary said:
Thanks so much!
othermary said:
Thanks De!
whimsygizmo said:
PS: There is no “late” this early in the week, for the Q. 😉 Open all week! Keep em comin!
merrildsmith said:
I’m loving these quadrilles (she whispers). Thanks for this. It seems a soothing balm with all that’s going on.
whimsygizmo said:
You’re so welcome. I needed them, too.
Jane Dougherty said:
Whisper is a lovely word to play with. I might hold onto it for a while longer.
whimsygizmo said:
Glad you’re here, Jane. Hold that whisper in your heart for as long as you like.
Jane Dougherty said:
Thank you 🙂 I still hear it.
Jane Dougherty said:
A second whisper came to me.
whimsygizmo said:
So glad, Jane! Heading over now!
merrildsmith said:
Jane inspired me to whisper with some rhyme, so I did another. This one is totally different.
whimsygizmo said:
Love it, merril. Holding on to hope’s whispers today. Thank you.
merrildsmith said:
Thank you, whimsygizmo. I’m trying to do that as well–but there will be wine later. 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Wine is ALWAYS a good idea, in my book. 😉
merrildsmith said:
Mine, too! 🙂
Rosemary Nissen-Wade said:
I’m very late to the party today, friends, and probably will be even later to comment (but you know I always do eventually). I couldn’t get a handle on this one until Brendan’s ‘Voices’ prompt at toads turned out to be what I was waiting for.
whimsygizmo said:
Heading over now, Rosemary! Always happy to see you, at any hour!