Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille

Sensing a shift in the status quo
Ever so slight but I read you well
Having been here before 
At first it was devastating
The beginning of the end
Now after weathering the storms
that are named for you
I go with the flow


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Mish is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse.  Her prompt word is ‘Shift’ to be used how you wish.

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

23 thoughts on “Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille”

1. Going with the flow is one way to cope. Also may be a time for a change.

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   1. Yes, sometimes its impossible to find your way back.

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2. Well done! Life does help us recognize those slight shifts!

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   1. Thank you Dwight ☺️

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      1. You are welcome!

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3. That’s a good philosophy, to be prepared for all eventualities.

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   1. Its sometimes a good decision at that time. Ot every time though 😕

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      1. Yes indeed. I agree with this

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4. Sometimes going with the flow is the best way–at least for a time.

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   1. Yes exactly Merril. It doesn’t always work out.

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      1. 😊

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      2. Very true.

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5. A wise poem. Going with the flow can take you far.

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   1. Thank you. Yes! A little like swimming in a riptide. 🙃

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6. Nice quadrille. Going with the flow works with some currents. (Moving to higher ground with others.)

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   1. Thank you! Yes I agree. You could end up in a whirlpool if you’re not careful. It doesn’t work every time. ☺️

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7. Wow! I so loved this, Christine!! Funny how that “Shift In The Status Quo” usually comes and hits you in a subtle way and not always in such a big surprising way!! Some little thing exposes the truth.

   Your first two lines paint it so well!! “Sensing a shift in the status quo
   Ever so slight but I read you well” Kind of like seeing a painting on the wall just a little bit crooked. A tiny thing but something that is so obvious. Bellissimo, My Dear, Bellissimo!! 😊😁💖👍

   When I read your deep and moving pieces I find myself hoping and wondering if this is all just fiction or not???? Even more amazing if fiction!! Wonderful photo!! Hypnotic! A post of great seeds of inspiration!!
   😊💖💕🌹

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   1. Thank you Chuck. Yes, those slight shifts are so subtle but you get to recognize them over time. I think looking way, way back I was slapped upside the head with change that I had not seen coming. I think you only need to experience that once and then you become more aware. ❤️☺️ Thanks as always for your lovely comments

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8. Those shifts are advantages, the upper hand so to speak. I love where you took the challenge, Christine. Great quadrille.

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   1. Thank you Helen ☺️💕

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9. I think we have to go with the flow sometimes, but also remember that only dead fish flows with the stream

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   1. Yes that is something to bear in mind. Thank you

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10. The best route sometimes. (K)

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