
Greetings, poets of endless possibility! De Jackson (aka WhimsyGizmo) here. It’s Quadrille Monday again (my favorite!), when we write poems of exactly 44 words each, including a specific word provided. Today, I want you literally ponder the possibilities.


In this crazy year when things are constantly getting cancelled, restricted and restrained, let’s open up a poem window of possibility and let some sunshine in, shall we?
When I was a little girl, I learned a song with these lyrics:
I am a promise, I am a possibility.
I am a promise, with a capital P.
I am a great big bundle of potentiality!
You can use the word in any of its many forms: Possible. Possibly. Possibility. And who can resist the word impossible? There’s an imp built right in. Can it be a verb? You decide. What would it mean to possible a situation? Can you poss upon a star? Hyphens are fun, if you need ’em. And with a word like possible, you know we won’t limit your creativity!
And just in case that little imp of doubt is already creeping in, here’s some inspiration from Blues Traveler:
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Scribble us a poem of possibility using just 44 words, including some form of the word possible. Hook it up to Mr. Linky below, and then head out into cyberspace to huddle up with some amazing poets as you read their work. The prompt is open all week, so the possibilities are endless!

Thanks so much for hosting De. Also, OLN Live is next week, Thursday!
Is that the last OLN Live for the year?
Hello! We are planning 1 more in December, before we take our break. Hope you can join us next week.
Greetings, poem pals! Happy possibilities today! What can I pour you?
Warm tea and chocolate cupcakes please. So cold here.
Please poor me some mulled wine…
I’m on it, Bjorn. Cheers!
You got it, Grace!
Thank you De!
Hi De, thank you for making tonight possible (sorry!) I’ve been homeschooling my kids so I’d like something strong…but I don’t drink alcohol so make it a strong hot chocolate please!
One VERY strong hot chocolate coming up, Ingrid. I assume BOTH whipped cream and tiny marshmallows are in order? 😉
Definitely 😅👌
Hello De and All. Your prompt is full of possibility. I was going to write one on junk mail and highlight the interesting ones received today but didn’t. Bright grey and cold enough to snow out there. Am sipping hot coffee. Will be back later to hit the poetry trail.
Hi, Lisa. So happy you’re here. Sending you some perfect Fall sunshine from southern Nevada.
Ahhhhhhhhh thank you for the sunshine, De!
Hi De- Thank you for hosting, and for a wonderful word! I hope everyone is doing well. The weather here is warming up again- it’s 88 today! It’s good for my wildflower seeds though. 🙂
Hi, Linda. So happy you’re here, and hope you’re feeling well. It’s gorgeous here today, too, though I prefer my highs closer to today’s perfect 73, than your 88. 😉
73 does sound perfect!
Oh, my gosh. It has been heaven. We are getting our usual October weather a month late, but we’ll take it!
The prompt is very passable for me… I see great possibilities
😉
Looking forward to OLN LIVE! 🙂 Hello everyone! I am going to come back to read and comment tomorrow after work… as it’s 1am here. New job.. I am currently being trained right now.
The offline world makes me cherish the blogosphere even more. So grateful for dVerse and our wonderful community. Thank you for hosting us, De! See you guys on the trail 💝💝
Sweet dream, Sanaa! Good luck with your new job.
Congrats on the new gig, Sanaa! See you soon.
Hi everyone, and thanks for hosting with such a fun prompt word, De. I’ll have some mulled wine, too. Though perhaps I better hold off for another hour, if I want to get anything else done. 😏
Hi, Merril. Ready when you are. You could always sip slowly. 😉
Oh, you’re right, sort of mull over the mulled wine. 😏
YES! Exactly! Love that.
Good evening poets! Thank you for hosting with an excellent word for these impossible times. It has turned very chilly here, so is it possible to request a hot chocolate with chilli, please? I need warmth!
Oooo! That sounds delicious! So happy you’re here, Kim Possible! (Sorry, couldn’t help myself.)
LOL 🙂
wow De what a delightfully reinforcing upbringing when you learnt such rhymes! Enjoyed the song, so anything is possible now … a chai please?
One chai, coming up! Glad you’re here!
Thanks for hosting, De. LOVE Audrey Hepburn and LOVE this quotation! Breakfast at Tiffany’s anyone…..just in case I miss you at the pub? 🙂
I really enjoyed this prompt….had me remembering scenes from the early years of our marriage in Iowa. Back to reading in the AM.
Happy to see you here, Lill. Let’s ALL do breakfast at Tiffany’s tomorrow! 🙂
Good evening. With such a prompt I couldn’t resist the possibility for some lighthearted fun. 😀
I’m so glad! We can all use some fun right about now! 🙂
Great Prompt!
Thank ya, Sir. Hope you find some inspiration here.
I did! Thanks!!
Hi De, Thanks for hosting and toasting tonight. My mind went historical (NOT hysterical…like news media)! Going to brave the weather for a walk and be back later to read.
Hi, Lynn. Happy to be both hosting and toasting. 🙂 Glad you’re here.
Thanks for hosting De! I love Audrey Hepburn and that quote is a favorite! I’m with Ingrid, I’ll take hot chocolate with extra marshmallows. it’s cold in my house today!
Hi, Tricia. So happy you’re here! Extra marshmallows are a must!
So wonderful, an open pub, where anything is possible. Could you possibly find a pint of milk stout for me? I give you BLOPSIES in return, and thank you for the prompt.
Thank YOU, for the fun piece! 🙂 Milk stout comin’ up.
I’ve already got a pretty good buzz on, so I’ll pass on the libations & just go over and sit quietly in the corner, reading some fine poetry. Thanks for the cool prompt, De.
Heehee! It’s a little early here, Ron, or I’d try to catch up. Ha. Happy reading!
Thank you for hosting today De… 🙂 I am almost ready to scream. After over 15 years without updating my WordPress, I was talked into finally updated to the latest version of WordPress a week ago — and now every time I sign on to my site, I find upwards of 10, sometimes more, junk and obnoxious comments that I have to throw in the trash. It is infuriating!! Do you have that issue?
Ugh, I’m so sorry, Rob. WordPress has continued to “catch” almost all my spam, but my issue with them right now is that I HATE the new block editor, and can no longer find/select/change back to the old. It’s infuriating, and makes posting poems less fun. 😦
That block editor is the devil’s tool. I do every in code edit now.
I’m not even tech savvy enough to know what this means, unfortunately. I have tried everything I can for a workaround. The only thing I’ve found is that if you go to “all posts” and edit from there, you can actually edit in the classic mode. Which works for certain tweaks I want/need to make, but doesn’t help my sanity any on posting the poem originally. Sigh. I hate it when they move my cheese.
I’ve been AWOL for a few prompts because of my impossible schedule, but it’s possible I’ll come through with this one.
So happy you’re here, Xan!
Hello, De. Thank you for hosting. I have submitted my quadrille of possibilities. I really like that quote by Stephen King :))
~Jay
I’ve been a big fan of his since I was a teenager. On my way to visit your Quadrille now!
I’m too! Wow. Thanks for reading :))
Thank you for the possibility De 🙂 love your thinking around this.
My pleasure! Glad you’re here!
🙂
I had so many ideas, but I ended up combining it with Mish’s eye prompt, so I’ve linked it there. (K)
I’ll head over there when I can! 🙂
De, I am so late to this party but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write on the theme of possibility. It is one of my favorite words. Thank you for hosting. I am glad that I didn’t miss my chance to read and share entirely.
Thanks for all you do to support this community.
So happy to see you here, Ali! Heading over your way now.
Hi,
Thank you for hosting the challenge. Although, I’m late I came up with a poem. Hope you enjoy.
So happy you’re here! Heading over now. 🙂