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!
Grace said:
Thanks so much for hosting De. Also, OLN Live is next week, Thursday!
RedCat said:
Is that the last OLN Live for the year?
Grace said:
Hello! We are planning 1 more in December, before we take our break. Hope you can join us next week.
whimsygizmo said:
Greetings, poem pals! Happy possibilities today! What can I pour you?
Grace said:
Warm tea and chocolate cupcakes please. So cold here.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Please poor me some mulled wine…
whimsygizmo said:
I’m on it, Bjorn. Cheers!
whimsygizmo said:
You got it, Grace!
Grace said:
Thank you De!
Ingrid said:
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!
whimsygizmo said:
One VERY strong hot chocolate coming up, Ingrid. I assume BOTH whipped cream and tiny marshmallows are in order? 😉
Ingrid said:
Definitely 😅👌
msjadeli said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Lisa. So happy you’re here. Sending you some perfect Fall sunshine from southern Nevada.
msjadeli said:
Ahhhhhhhhh thank you for the sunshine, De!
Linda Lee Lyberg said:
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. 🙂
whimsygizmo said:
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. 😉
Linda Lee Lyberg said:
73 does sound perfect!
whimsygizmo said:
Oh, my gosh. It has been heaven. We are getting our usual October weather a month late, but we’ll take it!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
The prompt is very passable for me… I see great possibilities
whimsygizmo said:
😉
sanaarizvi said:
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 💝💝
merrildsmith said:
Sweet dream, Sanaa! Good luck with your new job.
whimsygizmo said:
Congrats on the new gig, Sanaa! See you soon.
merrildsmith said:
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. 😏
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Merril. Ready when you are. You could always sip slowly. 😉
merrildsmith said:
Oh, you’re right, sort of mull over the mulled wine. 😏
whimsygizmo said:
YES! Exactly! Love that.
kim881 said:
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!
whimsygizmo said:
Oooo! That sounds delicious! So happy you’re here, Kim Possible! (Sorry, couldn’t help myself.)
kim881 said:
LOL 🙂
calmkate said:
wow De what a delightfully reinforcing upbringing when you learnt such rhymes! Enjoyed the song, so anything is possible now … a chai please?
whimsygizmo said:
One chai, coming up! Glad you’re here!
lillian said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
Happy to see you here, Lill. Let’s ALL do breakfast at Tiffany’s tomorrow! 🙂
RedCat said:
Good evening. With such a prompt I couldn’t resist the possibility for some lighthearted fun. 😀
whimsygizmo said:
I’m so glad! We can all use some fun right about now! 🙂
rothpoetry said:
Great Prompt!
whimsygizmo said:
Thank ya, Sir. Hope you find some inspiration here.
rothpoetry said:
I did! Thanks!!
lynn__ said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Lynn. Happy to be both hosting and toasting. 🙂 Glad you’re here.
Tricia Sankey said:
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!
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, Tricia. So happy you’re here! Extra marshmallows are a must!
D. Avery @shiftnshake said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
Thank YOU, for the fun piece! 🙂 Milk stout comin’ up.
Ron. said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
Heehee! It’s a little early here, Ron, or I’d try to catch up. Ha. Happy reading!
robtkistner said:
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?
whimsygizmo said:
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. 😦
Xan said:
That block editor is the devil’s tool. I do every in code edit now.
whimsygizmo said:
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.
Xan said:
I’ve been AWOL for a few prompts because of my impossible schedule, but it’s possible I’ll come through with this one.
whimsygizmo said:
So happy you’re here, Xan!
M Jay Dixit said:
Hello, De. Thank you for hosting. I have submitted my quadrille of possibilities. I really like that quote by Stephen King :))
~Jay
whimsygizmo said:
I’ve been a big fan of his since I was a teenager. On my way to visit your Quadrille now!
M Jay Dixit said:
I’m too! Wow. Thanks for reading :))
pvcann said:
Thank you for the possibility De 🙂 love your thinking around this.
whimsygizmo said:
My pleasure! Glad you’re here!
pvcann said:
🙂
memadtwo said:
I had so many ideas, but I ended up combining it with Mish’s eye prompt, so I’ve linked it there. (K)
whimsygizmo said:
I’ll head over there when I can! 🙂
Ali Grimshaw said:
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.
whimsygizmo said:
So happy to see you here, Ali! Heading over your way now.
kittysverses said:
Hi,
Thank you for hosting the challenge. Although, I’m late I came up with a poem. Hope you enjoy.
whimsygizmo said:
So happy you’re here! Heading over now. 🙂