{Dr. Seuss}
Greetings, amazing poet friends! It’s time again for that fun little form of our own creation, the Quadrille – in which we write poems of precisely 44 words, including one word we provide.
Today, I want you to go boldly. Go above and beyond. Go crazy. Go bananas. Wherever you go, write us a little poem with the word GO (or one of its forms) in it somewhere.
Go. Going. Gone. Gone fishin’. Give it a go.
For your listening inspiration, a little something by the Go-Gos.
Let’s Go All the Way, Sly Fox
Let’s Go Crazy, Prince
No Particular Place to Go, Chuck Berry
Now, put on those poeming go-go boots and give those words a boost.
New to the Q? Here’s what to do.
Just go get the writing implements of your choosing and pen us a poem of exactly 44 words, not counting the title, including some form of the word go. Post the poem on your own blog, and go to Mr. Linky below and link on up. Then get going out into the blogisphere to read some of the best poets around. The Quadrille prompt will keep going all week long, so be sure to come back for more! Ready? Set…GO!
dVerse 
Hellooo, Poets! We’re so happy you’re here. I’m a bit under the weather today, so will leave an open bar as far as drinkies and snacks go. And will make my way around to read your poems on and off throughout the day.
I hope you’ll all give this a GO, and have fun with it!
Thank you for hosting, De! I hope you feel better soon. This is such a simple word, that I think I had a difficult time deciding what to do with it! 😀
This is a most delightful challenge … go is good. I am away from home today but will catch up tomorrow, the 23rd! Be well, De.
Happy you’ve found some inspiration here, Helen. 🙂
Hello De- Sorry yo hear you’re under the weather. I hope you feel better soon! Love the word prompt- thank you. As some of you know via FB and Instagram, I have a new rescue puppy and he has been occupying a tremendous amount of my time. He’s a year old, and I have been training him. His name is Jackson- Jax for short, and he is a Jack Russell Terrier mix. Cute as a button and so smart!
Yes! I LOVE seeing pics of Jax on Facebook. He is such a cutie! Our girl is a jack Russel terrier mix, too, but a bit of chihuahua in there.
They have so much personality!
They do, indeed! Our Kiera Kai likes to fetch TWO balls. We get here the extra small size, and she can get two in her mouth. It’s hilarious.
😊
Good evening and thank you De for the prompt. I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. I too am not feeling too great but I’ve given the prompt a go!
Hi, Ingrid. I’m so sorry for your ongoing struggle. So hard. I’m happy you found the energy to write today.
Thank you De. I hope you feel better soon.
Your prompt intro is so full of fun that I am afraid my quadrille is not quite in keeping but it was a practical response.
I have been away from blogging for a while after a family bereavement and general ennui – still can’t quite find my getup and go but hope you find yours soon De!
Awww, so sorry to hear that, Laura. Sending you good thoughts, warm hugs and prayers.
much appreciated De – could you give my Muse a kick too to get her going!
Only if you promised to kick mine right back. 😉
I’m sorry to hear about your family bereavement, Laura, please accept my sympathy. My get up and go has upped and left recently. I’ve even had to order a walking stick to ease the arthritic pains in hip and knee. Thank goodness warmer weather and an ease in the lockdown are in the horizon.
thank you Kim – some deaths conjure a whole history of emotions! Physical pain on the other hand is so debilitating and ageing! I hope you will feel some ease with the warmer weather ?drier weather ahead
Thank you, Laura.
Hi De, and thanks for terrific prompt – lots of choice here. I’ll be back to have a read – but just now I’ve got to go (and take dog for her morning stroll).
Perfect, Peter! 🙂
Hi De! I’m so sorry that you are feeling under the weather and hope that our quadrilles will make your day feel brighter. It’s too late in the day for me to be eating and drinking, but I might have a hot drink before I go to bed. 🙂
So happy to see you here, Kim!
De,
Thanks for the fun prompt. I will give it a go.
Treat yourself like a queen today. Feel better soon.
Thanks so much, Ali. Happy you’re here!
I gave it a go… my mind had been percolating, while I prepared lunch for tomorrow… these days we do all our cooking, and it was my turn to put something on the table.
Loved it, Bjorn. Glad you’re here!
Hello De and All. Hope you feel better soon, De. A fun story I used to read to my kids was, “Marvin K Mooney will you please go now.” I was tempted to write a sequel today but instead paid tribute to one of my favorite plants.
Yes! I remember that book well! I still have it upstairs somewhere. 🙂 Happy you’re here!
Thanks, De. Glad I’m not the only one who has saved their kids books for the grandkids. My DIL is due in May with the first grandchild. Finally, space on the bookshelf again 🙂
I have all my favorite books from my own childhood, as well. I decluttered a TON in January this year, and got rid of tons of books, even (such a joy to gift some to a foster family with many littles)…but there are some I will either be keeping for life for myself, or for “Grammy’s shelf.” 🙂
So awesome for you, De, to have books from your childhood. My mom was never a keeper of much. I’d be happy for just one of my childhood books. Glad the books you gifted went to a place where they will be loved.
Thanks for hosting De! The quadrilles are fun, they GO so fast at 44 words, but I always enjoy reading each one. 💕
Yes! It’s my favorite form these days. Both inspiring and a challenge. Happy you’re here, Tricia.
Loved the prompt, De! 😀 Yours are always a delight to participate in. Something sweet for me today 💝 it was a great day today!
Will be around today and tomorrow to read and comment. Happy Monday 😀
Hi, Sanaa! So happy to see you here!
Happy to be here with the gang, De! 💝
I was feeling silly tonight.
Thanks as always 🙂
-David
Happy to see you, David! Silly is goooood. I could use some silly today.
thanks for good fun prompt De , and get well soon
Thanks so much. Heading back out to do some reading, now.
Hello De. Sorry to hear you’re under the weather. Hope you get better soon.
I read the prompt leaving dance-class, and went home humming every lyric in my head with GO prominently in it.
Then I tried to share the pure joy felt by myself and the handful of others who have kept training (in small distance friendly groups) trough this year. Truth be told for most of us it’s by now as much about mental health as training. The one thing we allow ourselves that’s not working from home, socializing with no others.
It’s nearly midnight here so will be back to read more tomorrow.
I’m SO happy you and others have that outlet! We all need it right now!
A great challenge and nod to Dr. Seuss, De! Thank you for bringing back memories of a special aunt who’s gone to a better place now .
Awww, I’m so sorry for your loss, Lynn. Glad you found some inspiration here.
Hi De, thanks for hosting. Using this prompt to get something off my chest. It has me up a wall! I am seriously wondering if I should just throw in the towel?
Heehee. Heading over soon, Rob. Hope you worked it out.
Love your Quadrille prompts De! ☺️ Gotta get going with it.
Thanks so much, Christine. I LOVE the Quadrille form.
I’ve finally added my Q to the day’s awesomeness. You all inspire me. Don’t forget, the prompt is open all week for your reading and writing pleasure. Go forth and be awesome. 🙂
Hi Fi,
Thanks for hosting. Feel better soon.😷😢
Pat
Thanks so much, Pat. Feeling some better today.
Hello de! Thanks for hosting. I have linked up my quadrille. I see that a lot of people have shown interest in GO! See you on the poetry trail. (^_^)
Get well soon!
~Jay
Always happy to see so many inspired by one word! 🙂 Heading over soon, Jay, thanks for linking up!
Thank you De, this took me to a positive place, an introspection, so enjoyed it.
So glad! Heading over soon.
At first I couldn’t quite get going on this one, but I finally went to a good place with it I think.
Glad you found some inspiration, Xan!
Hi De,
Thanks for hosting. I enjoyed writing to this prompt.
Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
Happy you’re here! 🙂
Same here. 🙂
Enjoyed writing for this prompt. Thank you for posting all the theme inspired tunes! They helped get the words flowing.
Glad you found some inspiration here! Sorry for the late response, I’ve been down for the count sick.