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Zinger – A Quadrille

Strikingly elegantHer command of languageseparated her from othersMesmerized by her confidencepursuers stopped in their tracksDid they even stand a chanceHer secret weapon was humorHiddenBut when she sharedit was alwaysin the form ofa zingerCopyright © 2025 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights Reserved De from Whimsygizmo is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse Poets and sheContinue reading “Zinger – A Quadrille”

Song Lyric Sunday – Suspicious Minds

This was a big comeback song for Elvis, who hadn’t had a US #1 hit since “Good Luck Charm” in 1962.
Elvis recorded “Suspicious Minds” from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. in the morning on September 23, 1969 reclaiming his title of “The King.”

Lingering Scent – A Quadrille

The breeze unseasonably warmAlthough I feel the change comingThere is still a hintof night Jasmine in the airIts pretty blooms stark whiteAgainst the dark foliageHow I love its fragrance Strong and richand decadent as the sultry nightCopyright © 2025 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights ReservedMish is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse Poets. TheContinue reading “Lingering Scent – A Quadrille”

Song Lyric Sunday – Bang A Gong

We have been challenged to find a song that mentions a bell, buzzer, chime, gong, horn, siren, or whistle for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday. I am sure I will not be the only one going for this old T Rex song, Bang a Gong (Get it On). It was sad doing the research forContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Bang A Gong”