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4 August: A Quinzaine Poem

AI artwork, a purple thistle with a bumblebee on top
AI Artwork

A Quinzaine Poem: 04.07.23

Squirrel sitting on the lawn
Are you watching me
Watching you

Bumblebees at the thistles
Are you still thirsting
For nectar

Robin in the tree singing
May I sing with you
A duet

The garden is marking time
Does it see its end
Like I do

Written for Lisa’s Quinzaine: 7.5.3 (1st line statement, 2-3rd question the 1st line) and Ragtag Daily Prompt “Neurosis”. Some artwork is created using Midjourney AI, and is identified as such in the ALT text. Imagery and poems ©Misky 2023.

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12 responses to “4 August: A Quinzaine Poem”

  1. msjadeli avatar
    msjadeli

    Nice series, Misky. I think combining the two question into one with the 2nd 2 lines is, like Jane’s take, another variation. Lots of possibilities with this form.

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  2. rxena77 avatar
    rxena77

    I quite admire your skill with so many verse forms, Misky. 🙂 Speaking of marking time: https://rolandyeomans.blogspot.com/2023/08/time-is-onion.html

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  3. Mister Bump UK avatar
    Mister Bump UK

    One of the cats would duet with it. I’m sure.

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      That duet might not have a happy ending.

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  4. Jane Dougherty avatar
    Jane Dougherty

    You got something from this form that eluded me. The questions are wistful, poignant, and the last one gives the series a finality, even if there is no answer.

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      Thanks. I can’t tell you how many revisions this went through. Every time I looked at it, I growled. Finally gave up and posted it.

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      1. Jane Dougherty avatar
        Jane Dougherty

        The form had the same irritating effect on me too. Just another gadget form with no redeeming feature. It can go in the bag with the unnecessary brackets, slashes, ellipses and that infuriating fashion for shoving bits of a line across to the other side of the page.

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  5. Miriam E. avatar
    Miriam E.

    A sweet poem with a hint of sadness. Thank you for taing me on this beautiful journey through your garden!

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      You’re very welcome, and thanks for the lovely comment.

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  6. rothpoetry avatar
    rothpoetry

    Very well done. I love the photo of the bee!

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  7. Frewin55 avatar
    Frewin55

    I think you did very well with this form and I am inspired to try it but I am beginning to struggle with poetry overload and feel it’s time to start revising some of my novel draft – still – a Cadralor – hmmm -still feeling inspired Misky…

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      I’m a fan of Cadralors. A novel is way beyond my level of endurance – I’m in awe.

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