Dark clouds gather
brewing like strong coffee
inviting participation.
Terrifying sparks of fire
intent on destruction,
froth the landscape with fear.
Do not worry for this present storm
will pass through until it's spent,
leaving dark grounds in its' wake
of an expresso drained.
Punam at dverse poets is hosting our 44 word quadrille challenge today. We are to include some form of the word 'dark'.
Here's the link: Dark Quadrilles
I love your storm in a teacup quadrille, Carol, especially the simile ‘dark clouds gather brewing like strong coffee’ and the final image of ‘an espresso drained’.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. It was fun to write.
DeleteThis is so clever and fun to read
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments, Debi! :D
DeleteA dark cup of coffee will always make me happy
ReplyDeleteHehe! Coffee is so very good! ;D
DeleteThis is a unique take on the prompt -" leaving dark grounds in its' wake" clever play on words -Truedessa
ReplyDeleteThanks, Truedessa!
DeleteHa! I'll not look at an espresso the same again.
ReplyDeleteEspresso is too strong for me. I prefer a latte. Thanks for your comments! :D
DeleteOoh! I love this clever take, Carol. You brewed a stupendous Q in an espresso cup!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Puman and thanks for the prompt! It was fun to write and as most folk here, I LOVE quadrilles! :D
DeleteI like your coffee clouds.☕️
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa! :D
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