Whimzygizmo has mapped out a great quadrille poetry prompt #175 for this week at D’verse Poets.
Whimsy’s prompt guidelines Mapping. Mapped. Map it out. Write all over the map. Be a mapmaker. Whatever form of the word you choose, just be sure your poem is mapped out at just 44 words.
Vita Mappa in Vultu Scalptur
“Life’s map is etched on the face”
Vita Mappa in Vultu Scalptur Oh, aged face of beauty, Lined Each wrinkle trace Defined Behind each crevice lies a story told (also says you’re old) Each furrowed crease and fold on the map tells a tale of Love within, Years of tears and hearty-hale etched upon the skin. Lesley Scoble, May 2023
NOTES The Latin phrase “Vita mappa in vultu scalptur” translates to “The map of Life is engraved on the face”. The saying is attributed to the Roman philosopher Cicero. It means that the experiences and emotions of a person’s life are reflected in their facial expressions and physical appearance. THANKS My thanks to Whimsygizmo and D’verse Poets for their inspiration.
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