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Hey there, my prolific poem friends! De Jackson (aka WhimsyGizmo) here. It’s Quadrille Monday again, when we scribble poems of exactly 44 words (not counting the title), including one specific word provided.
Don’t you wish we had a button like this for the world right now?
Well today, I want you to fix your thoughts (and poems) on the word fix.
Fix can obviously mean to repair, straighten, or otherwise adjust:
Coldplay, ‘Fix You’
Fix can also mean to fasten, or to keep:
Whether you fixate on the word awhile, or go for a quick fix, be sure to include some form of the word in your 44-word poem: Fix. Fixture. Fixing. Fixable. Fixation. Fixer-upper.
Blink 182
Who knows, maybe poetry really can fix the world.
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Just fix your muse on a poem of precisely 44 words, including some form of the word fix. Link it up by clicking Mr. Linky. Then head out into the blogisphere to read some of the most talented poets around. The prompt is open week, so we invite you to come back and read and write some more.
And here’s that Coldplay song:
dVerse 
Can you fix me a fix tonight, I’m in a real fix
Fixing you a cocktail, at least, Bjorn.
Greetings, poem peeps! Happy writing today! What can I fix you at the bar?
I need a quick fix too De. Its been far too long under quarantine/home lockdown. Hope you and the others are safe and doing well. Thank you for hosting.
Grace, I am going a little crazy, too. I can relate. May we all find some energy and solace in our words today.
Hello De- thank you for hosting today. I’m in a bit of a funk; Bella may have been poisoned by eating a poisoned rat or mouse. But I want to see where ‘fix’ takes me.
Linda, I have been thinking of you and praying for your gorgeous feathered friend.
OH NO Linda. Are there any wildlife rehabs or vets you can call?
I contacted Wild at a Heart, a birds of prey rescue. My poem today includes some info. 🙏🏻
Good to hear. Am hitting the poetry trail in a sec.
I’m sorry, Linda. 😢
Thank you.
Fix me something long and cool! Because I wrote a very un-cool poem.
You got it, Sarah. Cheers!
Good evening all! I desperately need someone to fix my laptop. I have Internet access on my Kindle, but the Wi-Fi keeps failing on the laptop. I got it back for a few minutes, so I was able to copy the dVerse link to my post, and I was just posting it when it went again. It’s difficult to comment on my Kindle, so I’ll try to fix the problem. If it doesn’t work, I’ll try again in the morning.
Awww. So sorry to hear you are having technical difficulties, Kim. I hate that. Hope it gets resolved soon.
Thank you, De. It’s going to be hard to find someone to fix it during lockdown, and I can’t leave the house!
Kim, is your wifi connected to your laptop by a cord or is it truly wireless? My kids suggested I hook my PC directly to the modem with a cable to see if it works better. The cable is being mailed to me, but if you have a cord (or whatever it’s called) to connect with your laptop it might help? (This is info from a non-tekkie, can you tell?)
That’s what I was thinking, Lisa. It’s just a pain as my printer’s wireless too!
Hello De and All. Late to the party, apologies, was able to get batteries to turn my camera on. Now that it’s fixed, I found pictures from March, the last time my kids came over to visit and had to “gimp” them to send on. The prompt will be used in connection to something learned earlier. Sipping hot coffee with almond milk.
Hi, Jade. Glad you’re here!
Thank you, De. It’s good to be here. Back at ya!
Thanks for hosting! I will be back later to link up and read other quadrilles!
Welcome! Glad you’re here!
You can fix me some coffee. I usually put a tablespoon of coconut oil in it, but on such a nice day, just the coffee will do. Thanks for hosting, De.
You got it, Frank. Happy you’re here!
thanks this has cheered me up not been to the poets pub for a while. this has fixed my poetry block.
So happy to hear that! We’re glad you’re here!
Thanks for hosting.
I too would be glad if you fixed a drink. 😉
Went with silly alliteration today.
Comin’ right up! Loved your tongue-twister of an alliterative tale. 🙂
Thanks for hosting De. (K)
My pleasure! So glad you’re here!
Thanks for the fix of poetry, De. 🙂
Always happy to give (and GET) a poetry fix, Mish! Happy to see you here.
How about “I’m fix’n to go to the store.” This is what folks said when I lived in Florida. I always loved it. Thanks for hosting.
YES! I’m from Ohio, and my paternal grandma was truly backwoods Ohioan! We heard “fixin’ ta” a lot. Also “pret near’t”…as in “pretty near” – I pret near’t ran into that pole! 😉
Don’t you just love accents and regional dialects. I wish I was one who could imitate them. So much character.
Ah, De, that’s a good one! I’d say, some things that need a fixing don’t get fixed, and some that don’t do, and the difference isn’t always all that clear … when perhaps it ought to be …
Left my contribution with the linky. I’d love if you could fix a bit of club-soda with a spritz of grapefruit juice.
Na’ama
You got it Na’ama. Cheers!
Yum! 🙂
I could use a poetry fix, it’s been a long day. Thanks for hosting.
Happy you’re here, Truedessa.
The world certainly need a fix it button today
Lovely prompt
Have a goodnight every one
Much💙love
Welcome, Gillena. I needed a fix today, too!
A great prompt De, thought immediately of Howl – ‘the best minds of my generation…
…looking for an angry fix’ – bless all those ‘angelheaded hipsters’
So happy you’re here, Peter! (And LOVE that! Yes!)
Many thanks for another Quadrille fix De, not that I’m fixated or anything 🙂
Always happy to give (and get) a poeming fix!
Fabulous 🙂
Thanks for an intriguing challenge …. I haven’t composed a Quadrille in forever.
Glad to see you here, Helen!
Hello De, I’ve submitted my fixed Quadrille, I mused over it today in the hot summer evening, I hope you’d enjoy it 🙂 Thanks for hosting! and stay safe in your side of the world!
Jay
Hi, Jay! So glad you’re here!
Squeaking in tonight…I need a fix after the rush =) …thanks for this prompt, De! I’m off to run a few miles after I read through these other lovely submissions.