Hellooooo, intrepid poets. De Jackson here (aka WhimsyGizmo), and it’s Quadrille Monday again here at dVerse. If you’re new to the pub, a Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words (not including the title), using one word we provide.
Today, I’d like us to give our Quadrilles some
Crunchy. Crunched. Crunching. Crunch-alicious. Crunch through those autumn leaves. Listen to the crunch of snow under your tires. Maybe eat a Crunch bar for some sweet inspiration. Crunch is a great onomatopoeia word, so have some fun with sound, if you like.
Whatever form of the word you choose, it’s crunch time here at the Quadrille, and we look forward to what kind of crunchy, chewy, gooey poeming fun you come up with. Here are some quotes and such to help you get your crunch on…
Go here to read the rest of “The Crunch” by Charles Bukowski.
(Language warning, but so worth the read.)
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Crunch your way to a poem of exactly 44 words, including some form of the word crunch. Get creative if you’d like, but please be sure some form the word “crunch” is in there somewhere, and that your poem adds up to exactly 44 words, not including the title. Link it up by clicking Mr. Linky. Then take a c(RUN)ch ’round the blogisphere to visit some amazing poets. The prompt is open for the whole week, so remember to come back and read (and write!) some more. Till next time…
dVerse 
Hi, gang. Glad you’re here! Happy crunchy writing.
It’s crunch time, and I am pouring some smooth cocktails (alcoholic and non…it’s only noon here in Southern Nevada) to balance us out. What’s your pleasure?
Hi De! Great prompt. Kindly pour me a beer while I get my poem ready😉
You got it, Vivian. Tall one, comin’ right up.
😊
Happy Monday everyone and thanks for hosting, De! I love the prompt word and can’t wait to hear the crunch of the quadrilles.
Hi, Kim. 🙂 My pleasure. Glad you’re here.
Good evening… the bar is crunchy tonight. Tonight I went a bit lighthearted in my writing.
Lighthearted and dark-toned, B. Loved it.
Thanks for hosting, De! Nice prompt. I liked the quotes.
Thanks, Frank. So glad you’re here!
A seasonal sound De but since London is far from frost or snow have opted for its informal meaning – thanks for the inspiration
We are far from it here, too, Laura, though it’s only 52 degrees out right now (which just means socks instead of flip-flops). 😉 However, we do have a few stray fall leaves to crunch through. Glad you found some inspiration here. 🙂
Super prompt De. I would like a nice cold frosty glass of lemonade with lots of ice! Thank you for handling the bar! BTW. Is my bottle of ginjo sake still stashed under the bar? If so, I’d like to keep it there if I may for future sippings!
Toni, your spirit will ALWAYS be here when you come back for it. Always.
Pouring you a tall glass of lemonade with tons of crunchy, crunchy ice.
❤ ❤ ❤
since I am chauffeuring my hubs back and forth between cardiologist appointments and further tests, I will be in and out savoring the crunch of quadrillles and savoring words
Praying everything continues to come out just fine, Toni.
Thank you De. I am so grateful to God for his continuing to bless my Brad.
Love the crunch quotes and prompt word De ~ I now have to dash home from work and will be visiting the wonderful poems in a bit ~ Happy Monday and thanks for hosting!!!
Happy Monday, Grace, and Happy Q. Yours was just so lovely.
For those of you who have missed it. The anthology is almost ready for ordering at Amazon.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36863348-chiaroscuro—darkness-and-light
YES! Thank you for sharing, Bjorn!
And I will post a second before bedtime….
Looking forward to it!
Now, this is a prompt I can really sink my teeth into! Thank you, De, for hosting – love your choices! I’ll have a hard cider and something to crunch on… I mean, munch on, please. 🙂
Hard cider coming up. How about a slice of apple pie on the side? Crumble-crunch cinnamon topping, of course.
Had fun with the word, De. Definitely crunchy here at 14 F. this morning. I had some “picking up” to do in the grass this morning and felt it beneath my feet. I’m going to post a second with both words to date. I’ll see how far I can get and still make a little bit of sense. Thanks for hosting. Since it’s still cold I think I’ll stick with a soy milk latte, s’il vous plait.
You got it, Victoria. We were just up for Thanksgiving, and kayaking in almost 60 degrees. Isn’t it crazy how fast the weather turns? Praying for another full and wonderful winter, for the sake of Lake. 😉
As are we. The weather here is crazy. We go from heat to air conditioning and back in the same day now and again.
Love this prompt, but crunched for time, so I’ll have to come back tomorrow to read these and last week’s OLN poems. I need more hours per day. Anyone know where I can get some?
Linda, if you learn that, please sell me some. 😉
Nice. A tasty prompt indeed!
Thanks, Sarah. Glad you’re here! 🙂
So am I!
I have to step away from the bar for a couple of hours, gang (gotta take the boy in for an orthopedic checkup on his crazy broken hand.) Please write on, and I will be back in just a few hours to read. Crunch on, my friends.
Hello everyone and thank you for hosting this lovely prompt De! I have linked a 44-word haibun for this one and will swing by in a moment to read :o) xxx
Always a pleasure, Xenia.
Evening, Poets! Thanks for the (crunch, crunch) tasty prompt! Bring on the Burgundy, and I’ll be back with yet another quadrille haibun!
Cheers, Frank. Pouring you a large glass.
Thanks so much for the link to the Bukowski poem…that was an intense read.
You’re welcome, Janice. Wasn’t it? I had never heard of that particular piece. Startling.
Yes…a voice of resistance…sadly as relevant now as it was when written
This is my first Quadrillle ever. I hope I have it correct!
Dwight
Loved it, Dwight. Welcome! 🙂 We’re glad you’re here.
Thank you Frank, I appreciate your welcoming support!
I will be having eye surgery on Wednesday, so I probably won’t be back to writing until next week.
Dwight
Good luck, Dwight. Will be praying for you, and hope all turns out well for you.
Had my eye surgery yesterday, an a return visit this morning. The doctor said my partial cornea transplant is doing well and looks good.
I am glad I still have a good eye to type with.
Dwight
Late to the party….power cut wiped the server at my place of residence so no internets. Loved the word and the Bukowski.
Happy you’re here, paul. I think I got TWO from you in my email inbox this morning, which is exciting. Heading over now!
Hi De. This is a great word, and originally I was going to play more with the sound of it, but then before I got to that, I read Lillian’s prompt, and so this poem happened. 🙂
I’m in the midst of reading through a copyedited manuscript, so back to reading more later.
Hi, Merril! Glad you’re here. Heading over now…