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44 words Quadrille: The Fields of Flanders

 
Prompted to write poems of place.

Hosted by De Jackson aka Whimsygizmo.  Greatest prompt. I like my place, I also like this place called dVerse and all it does. Thank you. But today I’ve chosen to write about a different place.


The place: The Fields of Flanders

In the half moon in the 
indigoes of darkness,
under the watchful eye
of the blue night,
the poppies with their long
stem and lacy leaves sway
floating above everything else.
I run, thinking about Flanders'
forgotten fields, vowing never
to forget that place.

© selma


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  1. Sadje

    A very moving poem Selma.

      1. Sadje

        You’re very welcome 💙

  2. dorahak

    A gorgeous write, Selma, rich with atmosphere and emotion.

  3. D.L. Finn, Author

    Such beautiful imagery, Selma.

  4. Helen

    Greetings! Blogger and WordPress don’t play well together. Had a difficult time finding your blog, now I am a ‘subscriber.’ Your lovely quadrille reminds me of how much I love listening to Sting sing Fields of Gold!

    1. Selma Martin

      Really Helen, dear—blogger and wp 😔 so very sorry about that. WP has implemented changes. Perhaps that’s why.
But for me is wonderful to have you as a subscriber.
Thanks for liking my Quadrille, Helen.

  5. KK

    A touching poem! Love the imagery.

    1. Selma Martin

      KK. Makes me happy to know you were touched. Bless you

      1. KK

        My pleasure! You’re welcome!

  6. De Jackson

    So softly stunning, Selma. I got lost in all that blue.

  7. memadtwo

    Like a painting with words–lovely. (K)

  8. Selma Martin

    Really Helen, dear—blogger and wp 😔 so very sorry about that. WP has implemented changes. Perhaps that’s why.
    But for me is wonderful to have you as a subscriber.
    Thanks for liking my Quadrille,Helen.

  9. Laura Bloomsbury

    those opening four lines draw pull the reader right in as bee to flower – it is the stuff of legends but then it opens on to a history so grim that we remember every November 11th

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks dear Ingrid xoxo
      All the best in all your endeavors.

  10. Pooja G

    Such a beautiful poem, lovely take on the prompt.

  11. lesleyscoble

    Wow. Selma, this poem is wonderful. Extremely moving and a beautiful write. I love your opening lines.
    In the half moon in the
    indigoes of darkness,
    Superb 🌹

      1. lesleyscoble

        I’m so happy you wrote and published it.. 🙏❤️ Blessings to you too, Selma.

  12. aana

    It’s awesome 💯

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