If you’re new to dVerse or the quadrille, it’s simply a poem of 44 words, excluding the title. It can be in any form, rhymed or unrhymed, metered, or unmetered. You MUST use the word “shiver” or some form of the word in your poem. Are you shivering in anticipation? Go and write!
I spied a wee mouse. It made me squeal.
He rose on two and gave up this spiel:
“How can YOU claim a galled fright?
Not ONE crumb have I found tonight.
Shiver not, you greedy disgrace.
I’ll bid farewell and blow this place!”
44 words
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My kind of mouse!!!
Ha! Thanks. Spunky little guy. 😉
So funny. I didn’t know mice got hypoglycemia 😉
LOL… They’ll talk though once aggravated! Thanks!
Delightful! 😀
😁 I’m pleased that you enjoyed it, Carol. Thanks!
This made me laugh. Nicely done.
😁 l thoroughly enjoy hearing that! Laughing is good. Thanks!
Love it! If only it were that easy to send them on their way!
For sure. Arguing with them would take some getting used to though. 🤣
Ha ha… I guess so!
Haha, that’s funny! I’ve squealed at seeing mice before too. They are cute but from a distance please!
Poor mouse 🐁
🤣 I think he has a firm grasp on his needs. Thanks.
😎🐁
Ha! Wonderfully funny, one to read aloud….poetry for avid young listeners is vital…by avid young I mean me also of course…
Ah… thanks! To grow up is to grow old, don’t you think? ❤
Haha! I would be shivering too in the presence of this mouse!
🤣 Mouse parenting has produced an ill mannered lot.
Lol
Susan – thank you for the nice chuckle!
❤
David
😁 You’re welcome, David.
What’s this world coming to when mice don’t even know their place anymore! 🤣
Dear David,
I was just pondering the idea that there could be something in a name. During my 46 years providing childcare, I only knew a few Davids. But each, curiously, was a rebellious little scamp. They tried the patience of those who couldn’t appreciate their energy. My overview is far from scientific. LOL But it’s a delightful curiosity to me. I sense you may have had a similar impact on the world. 🙂
❤ Susan ❤
So fun to read this poem this morning!
😁 oh, that’s nice to hear!
I had a good laugh. This mouse is a reasonable one!
I’d like to have a beer with that mouse! He’s my kinda ‘person’. LOL Thanks for commenting.
Very cute. This made me laugh! Thank you.
Offering up a laugh is was fun for me too. Thank-you.
You’re welcome!
What a fun Quadrille! Love this!
I’m pleased right down to my toes with your response! Thank you!
You had me smile… thank you
😁 My pleasure, Bjorn. Thanks.
Haha…an entertaining quadrille and mouse. He does make a point!
That sounds like one angry mouse, Susan!