Greetings, you terrific, prolific poets! De Jackson (aka WhimsyGizmo) here. It’s Quadrille Monday again! Remember, the Quadrille is that pithy little creation of our own making: simply a poem of exactly 44 words (not counting the title), including one specific word provided. Today, I would like you to play with the word smash.

Get my meaning? 

You could try to make your poem a smash hit, or simply smash some words together and hope for the best (sometimes the very best poems happen that way). Write a noisy sound poem throughout, or give the word some more subtle nuance. Smash (dash, crash, flash, bash, gnash) together some fabulous rhymes, or free verse your way to a smashing conclusion. 

Because of course there’s also this fun definition (she says, with a slight British accent): 

The word can even be a euphemism for getting intoxicated (aka soused, sozzled, stewed). So let’s get smashed together today, punch-drunk on poems and destined for hyphenated hangovers. 

New to the Q? Here’s what to do: 
Just smash together some alphabet soup to create a poem of precisely 44 words, including some form of the word smash. Link it up by clicking Mr. Linky below. Then head out into the poetic ether to read some of the most smashing poets around. Remember, the Quadrille is open all week, so don’t forget to come back and read (and write!) some more! 

Some musical inspiration…

By the Sea, from Sweeny Todd 
(Now wouldn’t that be smashing?) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-lkTgl-ws

And here are some throwback tunes for your poeming pleasures, from Smashing Pumpkins and Smashmouth: 

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