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Well, doggone it, if it isn’t already time for the Quadrille again!
De Jackson here, aka WhimsyGizmo, here with my favorite poem subject, the Quadrille. It’s a little invention of our own doing right here at dVerse, in which we ask you to write a poem of precisely 44 words, including one word we provide for you.
Today, I want you to have some doggone fun, and include some form of the word dog in your poem.
Write about the dog days – of summer, of war. The dog-eared pages of your favorite novel. Tell us about a time you were sick as a dog, or give us a little hair of the dog. Make it rain cats and dogs. Put your poem through a downward-facing dog yoga pose, or let it run with the dogs. Let sleeping dogs lie, or tell the truth about this dog-eat-dog world – or anything else you doggone please. Just be sure your poem is exactly 44 words long, including some form of the word dog – or you’ll be in the doghouse.
Some fun dog words:
Watchdog. Bulldog. Dogsled. Dogma. Hotdog (or chilidog). Sundog. Lapdog. Fogdog. Dogfish. Doggerel. Boondoggle.
Some poetical pooch inspiration:
{And this book is just perfectly poetically wonderful.}
New to the Q? Here’s what to do:
Sit! Stay! Now: pen us a poem of precisely 44 words (not counting the title), including some form of the word dog. Post your poem on your own blog, and link up with us using the Mr. Linky below. Then take a virtual walk around the doggone blogosphere, as you read and comment on the amazing work of your fellow poets. The Quadrille is here all week, so be sure to come back and read (and write) some more!
Music, Maestro:
Who Let the Dogs Out? – Baha Men
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojULkWEUsPs&list=RDojULkWEUsPs&start_radio=1
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eHJ12Vhpyc&list=RD-eHJ12Vhpyc&start_radio=1
How Much is That Doggie in the Window? – Patti Page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqwq4AgMiik&list=RDAqwq4AgMiik&start_radio=1
dVerse 
Greetings, poetical peeps! The bar is open with plenty of drinks and snacks. I’m dropping in quickly to say hi, in the middle of an appt. Back later to read, and leaving you in capable hands. Happy doggone poeming! 💙
Woof woof
Thanks again for bein’ here, Bjorn. Back in action today, though still under the weather.
Hi De! Hope the appointment went well.
Thanks so much, Melissa.
Welcome to dVerse, the virtual pub for poets around the globe! Today De is hosting….but she’ll be a bit late to the pub so this is Lill filling in! Lemon bars and delicious chocolate ganache cake available…and of course your favorite beverages! Looking forward to your doggone tales!
Lemon bars, lemon bars everywhere! Merril had them on her Monday Morning Musings.☺️ Chicolate ganache cake sounds delicious also.🍫
*chocolate🤦🏻♀️
Lill, you serve the BEST pub snacks! Thanks again for bein’ here. I’m on the trail today, though still not feeling my best. Can’t wait to read everyone’s doggone poems. 😉
Hi De, and Lill, and Everyone! I loved dogtrotting between two subjects, thanks to your doggone good prompt, De! It’s in the ’90’s today in D.C.– dog days of May, it is. How about a mint julep to make it through the afternoon heat?!
Thanks, Dora! Happy to see you here. We’ve had very early heat here in Southern Nevada, too (April was RIDICULOUS, with record-breaking highs in the low 100s already…early May was better, but then a heat spike…) But somehow yesterday and today have been glorious, though breezy. Sending you some cooler weather. And a mint julep. 😉
🙌🐶
Ah….one mint julep coming up!!! Yes, Boston has a beautiful day today but tomorrow your DC weather is coming to us 😦
Thank you, Lill. Cheers!
Love “Love That Dog” and Sharon Creech!
Can’t wait to take up the challenge (in the morning).
Thank you, De. 😊
Will look forward to your poem! And I know De will be reading it too!
Sharon Creech is one of my absolute faves. Happy to see you here! 🙂
Hi De and Lill and Dora!
Thanks for hosting De and Lill. Love your prompt and post, De.
It is hot like hell here. Some lemon bars and an ice-cold lemonade, please.
Lemon bars (they’ve been refrigerated so are nice and cold) and lemnade coming right up! Good to see you here 🙂
Oooh! Thanks so much, Lill! 😊
So sorry to hear it’s so hot. As a southern Nevadan, I can relate. Sending you some breezy cool weather, and more lemonade today. Glad you’re here!
Hello, I will soon head off to bed… but had fun with the prompt
Ahhh yes….I could definitely tell you were smiling while creating it! Have good dreams ….
Happy you had fun with this, B. Hitting the trail here in a minute to read everyone’s Qs. 🙂
hi all
what a fun prompt, untill
my dark humour kicked in could not resist after a long day at work.
chocolate gnash cake please would go down well
catch up when i can
rog
You will love the cake….it’s doggone delicious!
Hi, rog! Headed your way soon, as I get to finally reading. Yesterday went south on me. Thanks for your Q, and your patience.
Cheers
De, your prompt description was so doggone cute! Can’t wait to add.
Awww, thanks, Kaci. Hope you found some inspiration here!
Okay folks…..Lillian here, signing off. De should be joining the pub later and for sure tomorrow. In the meantime, you know the drill from when I tend the pub for my prompts I write….key to the pub is under the planter by the door. Just come on in and help yourself to libations and a beverage. Everything is easy to find. No need to leave a payment or a tip – all that’s required is a poem on Mr. Linky. Be sure to replace the key so others can get in tonight!
Have a good evening………….tomorrow is supposed to be a dog-day of heat in Boston. I’ll be sitting on your deck with some cold lemonade!
Thank you SO much, Lill. Really appreciate your coverage today. And Bjorn’s checkin, also.
I am just now home, and a little under the weather. Asking for a little extra grace from all, and I’ll be around to read tomorrow. ❤
Thanks again, Lill. I’m back in action this morning. Really appreciate you.
Thanks De for a barking good prompt 🙂
Thanks so much, Sir. Hope you found some inspiration here. Reading all soon!
👍
Hellooooo! Thank you for the doggone fun prompt! I’ll have some puppy chow, please. 🐾
Comin’ right up! Happy to see you here, Kim.
Greetings, De. I enjoy your quadrille prompts. To write something within the 44 benchmark is challenging. One I need for sure. So I’ll break my self-induced fast and write one for this prompt. A redo of an oldie. I’ll be back, doggonit! Thanks.
Hi, Selma! So happy to see you here! 🙂
Thanks you dearly.
Thank you, Whimzy, for your doggone brilliant prompt.
All the dog‑walking has made me thirsty!
If the bar’s still open, I’d love a Salty Dog cocktail.
You got it, Lesley! The perfect drink for the prompt! 😉
Cheers, Whimsy! Your health!