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Under the Weeping Willow: a quadrille poem

Lilian at d’Verse Poets invites us to write a Quadrille poem. A poem comprising an exact 44 word count (sans title) and is to include the word Fall or a form of the word. No synonyms for the word.

Under the Weeping Willow

                               Under the weeping willow 
Fallen leaves drift and make
                    A floating carpet on the lake 
Behold! 
                           My eyes perceive 
Autumn afloat 
                           Like a boat 
                                                 in the breeze 
                        Adrift on the tide, 
                                            side by side 
Shifting, sighing, 
                       undulating slow. 
Gold on the surface 
and below.


Lesley Scoble, October 2023

Thank you, Lilian and d’Verse Poets for this inspiring prompt. Please may I ask you to hold a gin and tonic for me behind the bar? Cheers!

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.

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45 responses to “Under the Weeping Willow: a quadrille poem”

  8. I enjoyed this poem, Lesley. Not sure I’ve ever read anyone writing about leaves moving on a body of water, and it has a contemplative quality to it. You are likely aware it’s a common image for meditating, with leaves representing thoughts. I like that one. 🙏

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