Seeds of Doubt – A Quadrille

When did he stop listening
she wondered
Once, everyone forgets
Twice, he’s losing it!
Daily, so it seems
He’s not listening at all
 
The sudden realization
something is wrong
Seeds of doubt germinate 
Taking root, spreading
Faster than ink drying 
on a divorce decree
 
 
Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing
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Merril is hosting Monday Quadrille at D'Verse Poets tonight.
She has prompted us with "Seed"

A Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words, excluding the title

Image by Brigitte makes custom works from your photos, thanks a lot from Pixabay

34 thoughts on “Seeds of Doubt – A Quadrille”

1. Oh dear! Seeds of doubt can be worrisome indeed!

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   1. Indeed they can Carol! Thanks for stopping by ☺️

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2. Well done Christine! It is so important to recognize those seeds of doubt early!

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   1. Indeed Dwight! ☺️ Thank you!

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      1. You are welcome!

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3. Hoping it’s dementia rather than deceit but neither one is good…

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   1. Yes, it could either way I guess 😕😦

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4. I feel the anxiety of the narrator here and the doubts spreading fear. Nice take on how fear germinates when we don’t address it properly and just confront it head on!

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   1. Thank you so much Tricia. ☺️

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      1. Welcome! 🌸

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5. Well written Christine. Doubt once created takes deep roots.

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   1. Isn’t that the truth. Then it grows like a weed 😦 Thanks Sadje

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      1. You’re welcome 😉

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6. A sad situation but those seeds of doubt often grow with good reason!

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   1. Thanks Ingrid. Yes, easily fertilized 😟

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7. This is painful, Christine. I was transported back to 37 years ago and clear memories of those seeds of doubt.

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   1. Yes, we can all relate as those seed of doubt come from our gut instinct which is usually reliable. 😢

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8. This is a sad one, but expressed beautifully! ✨

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   1. Thank you Rachael ☺️

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9. Wow – the plot went south fast in this one, Christine. You’re very good at making me feel sad with your poetry.

   ❤
   David

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   1. It is definitely not intentional David ☺️ My poetry is just an awareness and acknowledging what some people experience.

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10. I guess we should listen to those seeds of doubt. Excellent!

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    1. It’s out intuition kicking in 😉 Thanks so much Merril

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       1. Yes, you’re right.

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11. Wonderful Quadrille Christine, well written!

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    1. Thank you Rob. I really appreciate that. It’s hard to condense it all sometimes isn’t it?

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12. Out of the box and sobering approach to the challenge. Sad but true and very well written.

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13. Seeds of doubt … the first few lines of this poem reminded me of dementia … until I realized exactly where “you were” well done!

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    1. Yes, someone else said that too. I wasn’t thinking dementia but I understand how it could apply. At least the first part of the quadrille. Thanks so much Helen ☺️🌺

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14. When you cease to listen the end is near.

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15. This is incredibly potent! It’s in our best interest to recognize those seeds sprouting .. before things get out of hand. 💝💝

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    1. Yes before they turn into choking weeds! Thanks Sanaa ☺️

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16. Wow! What an Awesome post!! Really loved this, Christine!!
    Chuck
    😘💖🌹🌹

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    1. Thanks dear Chuck. I hope you are well ☺️🌺💕

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