Greetings dVersians! Not usually being at a loss for words, it took me awhile to find and settle on today’s word, “way” for today’s quadrille prompt word. Way feels active to me, whether it is a path that is traveled on, something you travel to, or that you bring up close. It can be a template to follow, a style to be adopted or an opportunity that increases one’s options. Whether it’s a universal template or an individual’s choices and behaviors, the dots are plotted on a map; or maybe it’s just a faint sound of trickling water heard just beyond the trees.
What I love so much about poetry is that each poem is a poet’s unique view from their perspective.
I think this first example is quite interesting:
The Way In
by Linda Hogan
Sometimes the way to milk and honey is through the body.
Sometimes the way in is a song.
But there are three ways in the world: dangerous, wounding,
and beauty.
To enter stone, be water.
To rise through hard earth, be plant
desiring sunlight, believing in water.
To enter fire, be dry.
To enter life, be food.
The next example sounds like a traveler who is stumbling along the way.
The Way
by Edwin Muir
Friend, I have lost the way.
The way leads on.
Is there another way?
The way is one.
I must retrace the track.
It’s lost and gone.
Back, I must travel back!
None goes there, none.
Then I’ll make here my place,
(The road leads on),
Stand still and set my face,
(The road leaps on),
Stay here, for ever stay.
None stays here, none.
I cannot find the way.
The way leads on.
Oh places I have passed!
That journey’s done.
And what will come at last?
The road leads on.
This last one was a delightful find, a video produced of myriad images while Tom O’Bedlam is reading Charles Bukowski’s poem, “roll the dice.”
Today’s challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a quadrille poem. If you’re new to dVerse or the quadrille, it’s simply a poem of 44 words (excluding the title.) You MUST use the word “way” in your poem.
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image: “Mosaic Path,” by Erin Hanson
msjadeli said:
Hello dVersians to Monday Quadrille! The bar is open. What’ll ya have?
Ron. said:
I’m gonna get busy here in a minute, but I have to ask: Shouldn’t this be Quadrille #120?
msjadeli said:
Hi Ron. Not sure, I just go by the numbers in the column on the right. Maybe it is?
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I think the last one was 119… so it’s probably correct as Ron says.
msjadeli said:
OK, modification pending… Good catch, Ron!
Ron Rowland said:
No way…WAY
Maybe this is 119 part 2
msjadeli said:
Ah, makes sense! 🙂
kim881 said:
Ron spotted that well. Quadrille #119 was De’s Dabbling in Poetry on
January 11, 2021.
msjadeli said:
Thanks for looking back, Kim. Modification pending….
kim881 said:
Good evening all. Thank you ,Lisa, for hosting with a versatile prompt word. The heating has been working (kind of) in my study, so i’m not freezing tonight, but a liqueur decaff coffee would be welcome. 😉
msjadeli said:
Hi Kim and my pleasure to host and thank you on the prompt word. Yay! on your heating, some is better than none and hope it continues to improve. Ma’am, a shot of Baileys in your decaff coming right up 🙂
kim881 said:
Yum!😊
Mish said:
Hi Lisa. 🙂 Thanks for hosting. I like the ‘way’ the word leads to unlimited poetic paths. The video was moving….almost a bit chilling. Thanks for sharing.
msjadeli said:
Hi Mish, and my pleasure on hosting. Glad you like the prompt paths opened. The video does shake things up a bit, I agree. One refill on licorice spice tea coming up! 🙂
Mish said:
And I’ll take a refill on my licorice spice tea when you get a moment. 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Hello… I have had my last weekend clearing out the house of my mother. Now we have outsourced the rest and the things remaining will either go to waste or be left for charity. So there are lots of things here to go through, but there is much less of a rush.
msjadeli said:
Bjorn, so happy you’ve gotten that duty gotten through for the most part. Congratulations on hard work in many ways. Glad you are “back!” Would you care for some liquid refreshment and/or a snack?
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
May I request a Bellini please… it feels like I need something summery here in the grip of winter.
msjadeli said:
Bjorn, I had to consult the google bartender to see how to mix it up. One Bellini with with Prosecco and peach purée, with a cherry on top, a tall straw, and an umbrella for you (and me, that sounded so good I made one for myself also.) Cheers!
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peterfrankiswrites said:
Hi Lisa – thanks for hosting and a great prompt – the Buk video is a hoot. It’s another hot late summer morning here in Oz, – and it’s Australia Day – which we also call ‘Invasion Day’ – full of arguments about our history, and where we’re going (some reckon us white fullas ought to get back on the boat and let the first nations folk start repairing the mess we’ve made of the place). And my border collie is sitting here waiting for her morning walk – so back soon for some cool poetry.
msjadeli said:
Hi Peter and Happy Australia Day to you on your hot late summer morning. I bet your border collie makes a perfect walking companion. Glad you dropped in and will be back soon. Let me know if you care for a drink when you get back.
Ron Rowland said:
Fireball on the rocks for me today.
I was working on a definition of quadrille in the form of a quadrille, and was going to seek permission to post/link it here in the bar since it did not contain any prompt words. However…..today’s prompt word of “way” was easy to incorporate into a modification of the third line, making special permission a moot point.
msjadeli said:
Hi Ron. Thanks for the origin story on your quadrille and glad you found a way for way 🙂 One fireball on the rocks coming up!
Ingrid said:
Thanks for hosting, Lisa, and by the way: that video was WAY cool!
msjadeli said:
My pleasure, Ingrid. Glad you’re here and that you enjoyed the video. Would you care for some tea or juice and/or a snack?
Ingrid said:
Tea and biscuits would be lovely, thank you!
msjadeli said:
A cup of hot rooibos and peppermint tea and shortbread biscuits for you. Cheers!
Ingrid said:
Perfect 👌
lillian said:
Thanks for hosting, Lisa. Great word with way too many possibilities! 🙂 Just off the treadmill, rocking to the Mamma Mia soundtrack, cooling down now. A glass of cold, but without ice, refreshing water would be great!
msjadeli said:
My pleasure on hosting, Lillian and glad you liked the freedom on the prompt. A treadmill is a healthy way for all seasons to health. I just bought a “trainer” for my bicycle and have been enjoying it so far. One tall glass of cold, refreshing water coming right up!
rogblog666 said:
took the picture i used on the “way” to work today and yu have gifted us the perfect prompt for the pic thank you.
msjadeli said:
Welcome, Rog, and yay! Looking forward to seeing the pic and the poem 🙂 Would you care for a drink and/or snack?
rogblog666 said:
hot chocolate and a slice of coffee and walnut cake would hit the spot. thank you after a walk along the snow way
msjadeli said:
Rog, hot chocolate and a slice of coffee and walnut cake coming right up. I may just have to have a slice of that cake myself, sounds yummy!
rogblog666 said:
Thanks young lady
RedCat said:
Hi Lisa and thanks for hosting.
I’m feeling warm and snug although Stockholm is covered in white right now. But I wouldn’t mind a cup of hot strong cocoa.
The artwork is beautiful and for lead me straight to Wonderland.
msjadeli said:
Hi Cat and welcome. My pleasure to host and like thinking of you warm and snug in snowy Stockholm. Glad you like the image, it reminds me of a path I walk up on the dune ridge by the lake in summer time. One hot strong cocoa in a tall mug coming right up!
Peter said:
I’m not sure if my entry is OK but the ‘way’ is in ‘sway’ so I’ll go for it.
msjadeli said:
Welcome, Peter. Serving up drinks if you care for one. ‘swell on the sway 🙂
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Xan said:
Good evening, on the eve of supposedly our first big snow of the season (I’ll believe it when I see it). I’ve offered an ekphrasis for “way”–I have a way with them, part of a 50-poem cycle I’m working on with an artist friend. This one marks the halfway point! Taking suggestions if anyone knows of any publishers who might be interested! (I’ve only posted a couple on the Xanku blog, so they don’t overwhelm it)
msjadeli said:
Hi Alexandra, welcome. I hope we don’t get it either as we follow you in weather.
Helen Dehner said:
I had gobs of fun with this one …. the poetry flowed. Hope it isn’t TMI.
msjadeli said:
Good! Helen the more I know the more alike, so short answer is no! 🙂
calmkate said:
a bit late today but thanks for the great prompt Lisa!
I’ll have an eggnog and shortbread thanks
msjadeli said:
Glad you made it, Kate. Will be heading back to the poetry trail in a bit to read your poem. One eggnog and shortbread coming right up 🙂
calmkate said:
yum thanks, take care precious 🙂
msjadeli said:
🙂
memadtwo said:
That Bukowski poem has a very Leonard Cohen feel. Great poems, all. You know me, it will take me awhile to do anything, but even if I miss the Mr. Linky, I’ll post something. (K)
msjadeli said:
You know I bet those two would have been best buddies (and probably are, in heaven.) OK good looking forward to see what you post, K 🙂
memadtwo said:
Thanks Jade. I bet they are hanging out together in the tower of song.
Christine Bolton, Poetry for Healing said:
Ooooo, a good one Lisa! I loved the art work you chose ☺️
msjadeli said:
It was love at first sight on the art work. Glad to have you here. Will be back on the trail to read soon 🙂
ben Alexander said:
I got
way carried
away
Na'ama Yehuda said:
Thanks for hosting, Lisa! This streamed in just the way magic sometimes does. 🙂
Fun stuff!
Na’ama
msjadeli said:
I really like your way of describing it, Na’ama 🙂
Na'ama Yehuda said:
🙂 Thank you! 🙂
msjadeli said:
You’re welcome 🙂
robtkistner said:
I am way late to the party Lisa, but I made it! 🙂 Thank you for hosting.
msjadeli said:
Rob, so glad you made it! Would you care for a cup of tea or a toddy? My pleasure on hosting 🙂
M Jay Dixit said:
Hello Lisa, thanks for hosting! I had so much fun with this one (^_^) ~Jay
msjadeli said:
Welcome to the party, Jay! Glad you had fun with it. Can I get you a cup of tea or a mixed drink?
M Jay Dixit said:
I’ll take that hot tea, it’s cold out here!
msjadeli said:
One tall mug of hot rooibos and peppermint tea coming right up!
pvcann said:
Loving the way 🙂 thank you for this invitation Lisa.
msjadeli said:
Many thanks, waymate 🙂 You are very welcome, Paul. Am heading to the poetry trail in a bit here to read your offering.
pvcann said:
I like waymate 🙂
msjadeli said:
I do too. All 10,000 of them 🙂
pvcann said:
🙂
Linda Lee Lyberg said:
Hello Lisa- Thank you for hosting this wonderful word. I hope everyone is doing well.
msjadeli said:
Hi Linda and welcome. My pleasure to host. Would you care for a drink and/or a snack?
Linda Lee Lyberg said:
Not, I’m good. Thank you.
memadtwo said:
better late than never…(K)
msjadeli said:
Great, K. Heading over to poetry trail in a minute here to read.
Louise Gallagher said:
Me too! Better late than never — I did write my Quadrille on Monday but I was inspired to create a painting to go with it and that took all day yesterday and then…. well, let’s just say… better late than never.
Thanks for the prompt and all the inspiration! Off to hit the ‘poetry trail’ now!
msjadeli said:
Fabulous, Louise! Heading over to the poetry trail right now to see. Would you care for a hot tea or a cool drink? Painting and poetry are thirsty jobs.
kittysverses said:
Hi Jade Li,
Thanks for hosting, this time I’ve written two quadrilles. Hope you enjoy. 🙂
msjadeli said:
I just read them, Kitty. Good stuff!
kittysverses said:
Thanks a lot, Li, enjoyed writing them. 🙂
msjadeli said:
You’re welcome.
kittysverses said:
🙂
whimsygizmo said:
Hi, all. Late to the party, but happy to play. And I brought chips. Chocolate, of course. 😉
msjadeli said:
Welcome to the party, De! Yummy chips!
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Yolanda - Aspergers syndrome - Poetry - Alternative creativity - Mental illness said:
Love the first one:)
msjadeli said:
Thank you 🙂