Hello and welcome back to the Q! Mish here bringing you more fun with 44 words.
Through my front window, I’ve been watching the spectacles of winter and nature. My yard is rather park-like where many creatures take up residence. The neighbour across the road has been feeding the squirrels their daily peanuts which they then scurry over to bury……or…….not. It’s interesting to observe them as they begin to dig and then lose focus….the peanut scent tempting their little peanut brains into
…..oh …..hmmm…
ok…..
just a nibble.
I don’t mind this activity, though my grass is a bit holey and then of course, there are those scattered peanut shells. No, what I don’t appreciate is their persistence in clambering up my beloved bird feeder to steal sunflower seeds. They will climb, soar, stretch, dangle, anything they can to reach them. They just look at me blankly when I tap angrily on the window. They have defied the Vicks VapoRub on the pole, although I did see one practicing a fireman’s descent with incredible skill and record timing. All for a nibble.
My son gave me a small water gun for Christmas hoping some behaviour modification would be the answer. They jump before I can aim. This is followed by frantic blasts of water arcing into nothing but snow and trees. Then I find myself in an unusual stare down with a rodent who thinks because I am human there will be peanuts. I think I’m scaring the neighbours more than the squirrels. The dilemma continues to nibble at my patience.
Would you like to nibble at some poetry? Add the word or form of the word, nibble to your poem of 44 words, not including the title. A culinary theme is fine but certainly not required. There are many things to nibble on.
To join in:
- Write a quadrille as described and post it on your blog or website.
- Enter your name and direct link to your poem in Mr. Linky.
- Follow the links to other poets. Read, comment and come back later as the prompt is open all week.
- Provide a link to dVerse so others can find us too.
- Drop in to say hello in our discussion below.
- Have fun!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Hello… I decided to have a bit fun with rhymes and half-rhymes tonight… I am quite tired and will not stay a long time tonight.
Grace said:
Good quadrille poem Bjorn! Have a good night!
Mish said:
Hello wonderful poets! Help yourself to an array of charcuterie morsels for nibbling and the beverage of your choice. I will enjoy nibbling on your quadrilles this week! 🙂
Grace said:
Thanks for hosting Mish! An apple pie and warm tea for me.
Mish said:
A lovely cup of chai and slice of Dutch apple pie for you, Grace.
Mish said:
Sounds interesting, Bjorn. You can always take your evening snack to go. 🙂
merrildsmith said:
It’s hard to resist quadrille prompts, and this was a fun word. I’ll nibble while I read.
Mish said:
Hi Merril…yes, the quadrilles are addictive. 🙂
merrildsmith said:
😀
msjadeli said:
Hello Mish and All. I enjoyed reading about your nibbling squirrels. Happy Monday! If you’re pouring, I’ll take a tall mug of hot tea please.
Mish said:
Thanks Lisa….a large mug of Earl Grey coming up! Enjoy.
msjadeli said:
You’re welcome and thanks. Cheers! Ah just right!
Ain said:
Haha! Mind you…I think they deserve food more than some cheeky birds! I do like squirrels, though of course each has their own character…
Mish said:
Hi Ain 🙂 That is so true, we watched some young siblings as they grew up together in our yard. We could always spot the mischievous one…. probably the main culprit for the bird feeder break-ins.
Ain said:
That’s lovely! Thanks for the prompt Mish, I’ll refrain from writing more about those squirrels!
lynn__ said:
Just to say, I wrote my poem before I read any others…in the chance we’re nibbling at the same idea 😉 Thanks, Mish for the prompt and do you have hard pear cider to go with the crackers and cheese?
Mish said:
Hello Lynn, thanks for joining in. Looking forward to your quadrille. Yes, I have some of that special pear cider to go with your nibbles!
Jane Dougherty said:
Mish, can you fix Sarah’s link? It’s not the right one. Not sure if you can. If not, shout and wave furiously!
Mish said:
Hi Jane…..hmm, it seems to be ok now?? Or not? If not, I can delete it.
Jane Dougherty said:
Great, I’ll go back and check it now. Thanks 🙂
Jane Dougherty said:
Maybe it’s a problem with me. It brings me to this page rather than Sarah’s blog.
Jane Dougherty said:
I take that back. Refreshed the page and the link works now.
Mish said:
Great!! 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Not you… I fixed it as soon I found it.
Jane Dougherty said:
Good for you! I’m glad it was possible.
Helen Dehner said:
Great prompt, Mish! I baked apples for dessert this evening … how about a crisp Pinot Gris? My quadrille has a nibble of humour.
Mish said:
Hello Helen….well I will trade you a generous glass of Pinot for some humour! Much needed.
Barbara S said:
thanks Mish for hosting – doesn’t time fly. As you’ll read, I got hammered today, so I guess I’ll just finish my coffee now.
Mish said:
Uh oh, Barbara…now I’m intrigued. I guess it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. A good strong cuppa coming up.
sarahsouthwest said:
Mish – I linked the dVerse link into Mr Linky instead of my poem! Sorry. it’s a lovely prompt, and I share your squirrel issues…
sarahsouthwest said:
Oh – it’s working now – not sure what I did! There are now two links to one poem…
Mish said:
No worries! I will go in and take one out. 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I fixed it…
sarahsouthwest said:
Thank you!
Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris said:
Love this prompt, so many ways to go with it! Thank you! – Gypsie
Mish said:
My pleasure, I’m glad it inspired!
rogblog666 said:
hi mish
hi all
great choice of word for the long day i have had.
if mine upsetts please let me know.
rog
Mish said:
Well, I doubt it will, rog. Always a pleasure to read you. Maybe some poetry will mellow your mood. 🙂
rogblog666 said:
I hope it will if i get the chance to read. Fingers crissed
Rob Kistner said:
Hi y’all! Great prompt Mish, thank you for hosting! Howdver, I warn ‘ya — feelin’ a lil’ randy today… 😏✌🏼
Mish said:
Hi Rob, there was no doubt the word “nibble” would find its way there. Glad you could join in today. 🙂
Charlotte said:
Thank you for this prompt! I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s poems.
Mish said:
Hi Charlotte 🙂 Welcome. Looking forward to reading yours too.
rothpoetry said:
A great prompt Mish! I can identify with your squirrel dilemma. Squirrels are such a paradox. They are adorable yet such a nuisance! I even tried the water blaster. Now I have a feeder with a wire cage. They still climb up and eat the crumbs pulled out by the birds. I think I will have some peanuts on an ice cream chocolate sundae and a black coffee!
Mish said:
Hi Dwight! One peanut buster parfait coming your way. Yes, it seems there is no solid proof protection from their antics.
rothpoetry said:
Ha ha… you are right. They outsmart us every time!
Bardie Arborist said:
On my poem I restricted myself to using the letters found in the past and present tenses of ‘nibble’, for an extra degree of difficulty.
This prompt was so much fun! Thanks Mish!
Mish said:
Hi Bardie…that sounds like a great challenge. Looking forward to reading it soon. 🙂
Arcadia (@MissArcadia) said:
Good evening everyone. I read some great poems tonight. Mish, I especially enjoyed your squirrel story above. LOL.
Mish said:
That’s great, Maria. Here’s to poetry and ….ok, squirrels. I’m glad they provided some humour as I’m not always amused. 😀
pvcann said:
Such a great word nibble, and those cute little squirrels 🙂 thank you Mish, I need a whiskey.
Mish said:
A wee glass of the finest Canadian Crown Royal blend on its way….
pvcann said:
That sounds wonderful.
SelmaMartin said:
Mish and all, it pleases me enormously that quadrille prompts run longer. Thanks. I just posted my little ditty. And I know the bar is fully stocked, so I’ll take a dry sake, please. And thanks. Love the prompts here. Thanks.
Mish said:
Hi Selma… we left the door open for you. 🙂
SelmaMartin said:
Aww 🥰 and the lights turned on, I see. I appreciate it. Thanks, Mish. xoxo