Dreams wrought in the fires of reality
roots entrenched in terra-firma
need no wings to soar
Yet, wind they are; your insults
impetus to embrace self
and stubborn refusal to wallow in
wretchedness. I withdraw from victimhood
by switching positions;
winning battles my way.
Written for dVerse. Today’s host, De, has asked us to write a quadrille using the word, wing.
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I love these lines, especially:
“roots entrenched in terra-firma
need no wings to soar”
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Thanks so much, De! A wonderful prompt.
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Battle ready indeed! A hand on hip poem full of sharp edges…somehow I think you win…!
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I try to, Ain! Thanks so much.
I do hope your break in Switzerland is good for your body and soul.
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” I withdraw from victimhood”
Yes indeed, way to go!!!
Much💛love
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Thanks a lot, Gillena! 💙
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Wrought is such a powerful word to use to get to this down-to-earth battle of (non-fluffy) dreams
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I agree, it is a powerful word.
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The vocabulary adds power to your quadrille, Punam, for example the verbs ‘wrought’ and ‘entrenched’, the assonance of ‘insults / impetus’, and the alliteration of ‘wallow in wretchedness’.
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Thanks so much, Kim. ❤️
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empowering, really like the message here! 👏👏
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Thanks a lot, Tricia. ❤️
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My pleasure! 💝
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Each and every word is so well thought and means so much…
Made me smile and sigh at the same time 🙂
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Shiwani, your sigh and smile made my day. ❤️
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Rising up, standing tall, and, ready to fight whichever enemies that life may, throw at us, never letting our gurads down, because if we do, then, we will be, attacked…
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Absolutely…
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Way to go sister! ☺️👍❤️. A really strong poem Punam
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Thanks, sis! 🥰
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Withdrawing from victimhood–an excellent way to win. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe. A change in perspective always helps.
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Interesting poem. Well written.
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Thank you, Arcadia!
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I love your strong courageous attitude in this poem!
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Thank you, Dwight. Much appreciated.
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You are most welcome!
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Excellent poem. A message of defiance and courage.
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Thanks a lot, Sadje.
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Most welcome
dear friend
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Love the turn here and how you can change prospective.
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Change of perspective changes lots of things. Thanks a lot, K.
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Punam the power and empowerment are evident in this poem!!
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I am glad that came through, Val !
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Battle Dance
A square inside circle
Observers in the wings
Right, left, forward knowing
I can only know the thing
trusting my other wing
It’s a category thing
You said, “I don’t get it”
You’ll have to wing it
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Ha! Good one. Why don’t you share at dVerse site?
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The name dVerse reminds me of the phrase;”dNi
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dNi?? Never heard it.
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The reply was cut off. It should have said, “d’Nile is not just a river in Egypt.”
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Okay.
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Switching positions does help, in many ways. Good piece here, dear Punam. 💖
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It sure does, Lamittan! Thank you so much, my dear. ❤️
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The wings are looking good with the poem, Punam 💖
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They are, Kamal! Thank you. 💖
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Always welcome Punam 💖
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I love your ‘stubborn refusal to wallow in
wretchedness’ – the only way to win!
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Indeed!💖🥰
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Powerful piece, Punam! I love the idea of switching positions.
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Thanks a lot, Eugi! Perspective changes everything.
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A powerful poem of empowerment. Withdrawing from victimhood–yes. 💙
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Thank you, Merril. 💙
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You’re very welcome, Punam!
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You gave me a new way to look at wings here, Punam; as strategic propellers.
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So they are, Li! Thanks, muchly. ❤️
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You’re welcome.
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love the power and conviction in your words Punam!!
” I withdraw from victimhood
by switching positions;
winning battles my way.”
👏👏👏
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Thanks, dear Cindy. 💖
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Always a pleasure! ❤️
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I withdraw from victimhood
by switching positions; what a punch!
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Thanks, Sonia.
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Excellent write, Punam. ❤️
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Thanks, dear Jeff. ❤️
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