If can’t bend, you’ll surely break
Rigid trees in storm’s fierce wake
See the willow, how it sways
In placid winds, it gently plays
Roots deep, won’t snap or fall
Flexibility, bending, is its call
When life’s storms come, don’t fear
Bounce back, persevere
Afterword: Lisa over at Tao Talk is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse Poets Pub. She chose the prompt word “Bend”. A quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words, not including the title.
You may also like my previous post that informed this quadrille: “Be Like A Tree”.
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What a great thought-provoking poem in response to this prompt Queen D. Bravo kiddo! 🥰💖😘👏🏼😍
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Hey my friend. Thanks deary 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
Happy weekend queen, make it fab!!!!!
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You are so very welcome my dear sistah Queen. Have a magical weekend Dee! Hugs and lots of sloppy smooches! 😂😘💖😍🤣
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Magical weekend on lock!!!! Thanks queenK. Big hug. Nuff love. 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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AMEN Queen D! Nuff Love always! 🤗💖😘
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Right back ya dearest 😊🙏🏽😊
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😘💖😍🥂🥰
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Lovely imagery and message, Dawn!
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Thanks so much Nicole!!!!
Happy weekend 😊
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Wonderful poem, Dawn. We must bend or break.
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Hello Mary!!!! Thanks so much. Yes indeedy, bend or break. Flexibility is essential in living our best life.
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Most excellent, Dawn ❤
~David
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Most grateful, David. Thanks-O ❤️💕❤️
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Love this Dawn!
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Hey Bella!!!! Thanks so much!!! Glad you like it. The prompt was a good one. Happy weekend 💕🙏🏽💕
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A nicely sketched poem, that offers a bit more than beautiful verse..
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I’m so glad you’ve seen the big picture message behind the poem. Appreciate your insightful review and comment. Cheers 😊
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Good advice Dawn💕
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Hey deary. Thanks so much 💕🙏🏽💕
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You are so very welcome Dawn 💕🙏💕
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Cheers dearest Maggie !!!
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Xox
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Beautifully written Dawn. A very good advice
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Hey Sadje. Thanks muchly 😀🤪😀
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You’re most welcome
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🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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Most welcome my friend
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When I read your verse Lisa, and the overview it reminded me of my previous post. Very much aligned. So naturally I had to join in on the fun. Flexible is key!!!
Cheers
Dawn (I also use Dee)
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Dee (Dawn?) I just read and listened to your other post on trees. Wise content and your voice is very soothing. Your quadrille reminds me of the TaoTeChing verse at the top of the prompt as well. It’s all about flexibility, and trees show us the way of bending for sure.
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Hey Lisa. Yes there’s synchronicity between our posts. Great prompt!!!
Dee or Dawn 🙏🏽🤗🙏🏽
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🙂 ❤
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Excellent advice!!!
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So glad you think so. Thanks for stopping by 🙏🏽🎊🙏🏽
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