
D.I.V.O.R.C.E
I stare at the paper
The type as black
as my heart
Bold as my actions
I see my name and your name
but my eyes refuse to go further
The rest is a blurred mangle
of words and emotions
that delivered this decree
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De Jackson is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse Poets
and she has prompted us with the word ‘Type’
A Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words excluding the title
blurr mangle of words… Beautiful eloquence.
Thank you! ☺️
You are welcome 🙂
I feel the emotion.
Thank you Yvonne ☺️
To the point. Direct. Real. Well written.
Thank you Anonymous ☺️
OoooOoooh… This is a harsh one, Christine, in terms of the subject matter – it’s so believable too… I hope never to have to experience this.
Much love,
David
Thanks David. I hope you never do. ❤️☺️
Very difficult situation and you capture the mix of feelings one can experience, especially with ” blurred mangle
of words and emotions”.
Thanks Mish. I appreciate it ☺️💕
Christine, such an intense one! ❤️
Thanks dear Punam ☺️❤️ Indeed!
You are welcome. ❤️😊
Great way of expressing emotions❤
Thank you Laiba ☺️💕
Welcome❤
Great way of expressing the emotions❤
Thanks Laiba. The prompt word, Type, offered so many options to take, but I ended up with something relatable to many. Hope you are well. ☺️💕
Indeed this was much better.Welcome❤
Surprising use of the prompt word, and that’s good!
Thank you Jane. Much appreciated ☺️💕
Such a evocative poem Christine.
Thank you Sadje ☺️💕
You’re welcome
A really intense poem. Yes, divorce can be hard. Really hard. You’ve captured that so well.
Thank you Nitin ☺️
You nailed it!
Thanks Carol! What ‘Type’ of nail do you think? LOL 🤣
You can feel raw anguish pouring out of this one, Christine. Glad it’s fiction!
Thanks Lisa. Yes it is fiction, although I spoke from experience! ❤️☺️
You’re very welcome <3
This poem packs a punch. intense and bold. Nicely done.
Thank you Anonymous ☺️
So well done. I have been there.
Black. Bold. Mangled.
Thanks De. Such a great prompt word! I went in so many directions before settling in this one. I guess I could relate 😧🤣