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Hey there, you beautiful poetical souls! De Jackson (WhimsyGizmo) here, and it’s Quadrille Monday – when we pen poems of exactly 44 words, including one specific given word. Today, I would like you to play with the word cobble.
Cobblestones. Cobbled. Cobbling. Cobbler. Choose any form of the word you like, and imbed it in your poem. Meander your poem along some cobbled streets. Make shoes (isn’t that what cobblers do?) Or if you sway toward the culinary genius persuasion (I do not), check out this peach cobbler recipe for some delicious inspiration. Whatever you choose to do, cook it up in exactly 44 words, not including the title, and be sure to spice it just right with some form of the word cobble.
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Cobble together a poem of exactly 44 words (not counting the title), including some form of the word “cobble.” Link it up to Mr. Linky below, and then head out into cyberspace to encounter some of the world’s most amazing poets along these cobbled cyber-streets. The prompt is open all week, so come back for seconds!
whimsygizmo said:
Greetings, Poets! So happy you’re here. Pull up a pen, and cobble us a poem stone. I’m pouring something fabulous, can’t wait to read your offerings.
rothpoetry said:
Not sure which is better to chew on pie or stones!
Dwight
whimsygizmo said:
Well, one is certainly easier on your teeth. 😉
Both seem delicious for poems.
rothpoetry said:
I think maybe I will chew on leather!!
Vivian Zems said:
Hi De! I’ve cobbled something together…. it’s on the light side. Thank you for hosting 😀
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Vivian! So glad you’re here!
Vivian Zems said:
Thanks De!
kim881 said:
Good evening Se! Good evening poets! Thank you for the cobble prompt, De. We have a fair few cobbled streets in Norwich. I like the look of the peach cobbler 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Kim. I love both cobbled streets and peach (or berry or apple) cobbler. 🙂 Happy writing!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Can you make me a sherry cobbler?
whimsygizmo said:
Mmmmm. You got it! 🙂 I’ll have one, too.
jillys2016 said:
Love this word, De! It pulled out the Silly Jilly in me. Thanks for hosting – I’ll be around to read in just a bit.
whimsygizmo said:
We love that Silly Jilly! 🙂
sarahsouthwest said:
Ooh, lovely. I’ve come over all whimsical, appropriately enough!
whimsygizmo said:
Oh, yay! I’m so glad the word has matched your mood today, Sarah! Looking forward to reading you.
Charley said:
Hi, De! I’m not sure I’ve cobbled… or what I’ve cobbled. But I’m in. I may have to revisit the prompt.
I believe I’ll have a Cobble Hill Cocktail. (Yes, it’s really a drink!)
whimsygizmo said:
Oh, MAN. I really wish I’d offered that! 🙂 LOVE it!
Charley said:
🙂
Frank Hubeny said:
Thanks for hosting, De! I wish I had a photo of a cobblestone street.
whimsygizmo said:
Frank, I LOVE cobblestone streets! Even more so with horses clip-clopping.
Maggie C said:
I knew that walkway I cobbled together last weekend would come in handy somehow. I just didn’t think I’d be using it to illustrate a quadrille prompt. I’ll be back to see what others have done.
whimsygizmo said:
Glad you’re here, Maggie!
ghostmmnc said:
Ooh I love a peach cobbler! …It’s been awhile since I’ve been here, but this fun word De has prompted us with, is too good to pass up. Hope everyone is well. 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
So glad you’re here! 🙂
ghostmmnc said:
Thanks, De! I’ll be reading more wonderful poems here tomorrow! 😉
sanaarizvi said:
I am here .. I made it ❤️ thank you for hosting us tonight, De 🙂 This one’s for you! ❤️
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks, Sanaa. Heading over now.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
So many ways to think of this, de! Thanks for the fun prompt.
whimsygizmo said:
Thanks,Victoria! So gad you found some inspiration here.
Charmed Chaos said:
Thanks for the great prompt De!
whimsygizmo said:
My pleasure! 🙂
Truedessa said:
I think I cobbled a word or two! Thanks for hosting!
whimsygizmo said:
My pleasure, ma’am!
Grace said:
Thanks for hosting De ~ I am hitting the poetry trail now ~ Cheers!
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Grace! 🙂
Charley said:
Hey, De — I posted a second poem, but failed to label it “Charley 2.” Can you fix that for me?
whimsygizmo said:
Of course, Charley!
Frank J. Tassone said:
Evening, Poets! Thanks, De Jackson! Your prompt took me back to Bruges! See you all on the poetry trail tomorrow!
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Frank! I loved your piece. I could feel those cobbled streets. 🙂
Frank J. Tassone said:
Thanks, De Jackson! 😀
Janice said:
Hi De, I love the word cobbled and the quotes you found. For some reason Linky is not taking my link and I have no idea why…so I’ll leave it here for now : https://ontheland.blog/2018/06/04/cobbled/
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
You have to check the accept privacy checkbox these days… Mr Linky has made changes.
Janice said:
Thank you!
Both of us can't look good...it's either me or the house said:
I’m not sure if my linky was working either. So here it is in case it has not worked.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
For next time, you have to check the privacy tick box… sorry for the changes.
whimsygizmo said:
Janice and Benita, I have added both of your links. Sorry Mr. Linky is being wonky. For some reason, he is asking us to click the box at the bottom that we “agree” to terms. You may have both simply missed that step. I will see if I can get to the bottom of it.
Both of us can't look good...it's either me or the house said:
Thanks. I did try to click
merrildsmith said:
Cobble is such a fun word. Thanks De. I love cobbler (made a mixed berry crumble, which is similar, the other night). 🙂 I’ve added mine, and I’ll be back later to read.
whimsygizmo said:
Merril, that sounds amazing! Heading out to read now. Glad you’re here!
merrildsmith said:
Thank you!
Lona Gynt said:
Thank you for the prompt. I shoes to accept your challenge 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Lona! Heading over now!
whimsygizmo said:
Hey, gang. Please note: you DO have to click the box that says…
Check to accept use/privacy policy (click to read)
in order for your post to hit Mr. Linky. It’s a new thing. Thanks for your patience, and obedience. 😉