I wrote my poem, THE PINE, in response to Whimsygizmo’s, d’Verse prompt to pen a poem for the d’Verse Quadrille #182: are you pining poetry?
A quadrille is the creation of d’Verse Poets and it is a poem of exactly 44 words (not including the title), and using the one word provided.
I hope you enjoy it.
The Pine
THE PINE I lie supine beneath the pine Ignoring the needles in my spine I watch a squirrel climb aloft, toward his drey The forest whispers sweet and soft, as though to say Take care sweet creature on all fours The pinecones are mine Not yours Lesley Scoble, August 2023
The Squirrel in the shade of a woodland of pine and ash trees
Thank you Whimsygizmo, and d’Verse Poets for the inspiration and encouragement.
Image Credit
All photos©️Lesley Scoble
A little bit of personal history
Pinecone Studios
Pinecone is a special word for me. I spent much of my childhood working in films at the famous Pinewood Studios.
When I set up a company to run drama and filmmaking workshops in London’s inner-city schools, I chose the name Pinecone Studios.
This image displays the posters of a few of the films we produced.
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright, (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
LesleyScoble.com 
16 responses to “The Pine: a quadrille”
I love the light air to this, and there is a serious tone, too. The tree’s not kidding. Thank you for sharing the information about Pinecone Studios and your wonderful photography!
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Thank you dear Melissa! My triplet.🙏🙂💕
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I tried to write the words in the shape of a pinecone!
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I can see it!
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Yay! 😊
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Loving the lilting rhyme in this. That pine is a little cheeky! 😉
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Thank you kindly, Whimsy 😊💕🎶
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So sweet and serene
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😊💗Thank you, Sadje 💗😊xx
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You’re most welcome
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Fun! And you are a never ending source of pleasant surprises. A woman of many talents!
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haha! ☺️
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This is lovely, Leslie. I love the squirrel.
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😊 Thank you, Roberta 🐿️ 💗
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Best not ignore the needles in your spine, is what I heard on the orthopaedic grapevine.
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😂 sharp point 🤣
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