Not Welcome – A Quadrille

Not Welcome

Old photographs
familiar scents
A forgotten song 
sending me to 
where you still
hover on the perimeter
of my life
Popping in and out
as if still welcome
Memories were good
until they weren’t 
Where is the pop-up blocker
when you need it most?


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ish is hosting Monday Quadrille at D'Verse Poets.  Her prompt word is 'Pop' on its own or in any form.

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

Graphic - Pixabay

  19 comments for “Not Welcome – A Quadrille

  1. August 10, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Clever poem, Christine!

    • Christine Bolton
      August 19, 2023 at 9:26 am

      Thank you so much, my friend ☺️💕

  2. August 10, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    Oh where indeed?! Well done, Christine!

    • Christine Bolton
      August 19, 2023 at 9:24 am

      Thank you so much, Merril. That was a fun prompt!

      • August 19, 2023 at 9:47 am

        You’re welcome, and thank you. People did seem to like the prompt!

  3. August 10, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    😁

  4. August 8, 2023 at 3:51 pm

    Ooooh, I love this!! Such a strong & clever poem. Poignant & sharp. A great composition!

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you Miriam. I really appreciate it. ☺️💕

  5. August 8, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    Oh, a clever idea for a pop-up blocker! I especially love this…”where you still
    hover on the perimeter of my life”

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:29 pm

      Thank you Mish. It was a fun prompt ☺️💕

  6. August 8, 2023 at 4:16 am

    So well done Christine

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks Sadje😊💕

      • August 9, 2023 at 4:52 am

        You’re most welcome

  7. August 7, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    Indeed. If you find a decent one, be sure to share.

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:28 pm

      LOL 🤣. I will for sure!

  8. August 7, 2023 at 10:39 pm

    Good question, Christine! If you find out where they are, let me know. I want one!

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      Will do Lisa 🤣💕

  9. August 7, 2023 at 10:33 pm

    Popperiffic

    • Christine Bolton
      August 8, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      Lol. Thanks Ron ☺️

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