Splintered thoughts pierce afternoon intentions, a full-tilt frustrationquake. In the chilled middle perseverance wains weary. Curiosity escapes the building. Shivering anger taps out words I know I will never send. Yet wisdom isn't hibernating. I wait 24 hours to thaw, for what will remain. © Ali Grimshaw 2022 Quadrille #144: Shivering - Join us at dVerse - HERE
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Yes, think before you speak. 🙂
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“a full-tilt frustrationquake.” – Loved the whole thing but this line was perfectly penned and evocative.
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Thank you for reflecting back what most spoke to you. I’m glad to hear that this resonated. Poetry is a great place to explore emotions.
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I think writing it down without sending it may be wise,..
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It has prevented many messes.
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a full-tilt frustrationquake.
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Thank you for reflecting back to me.
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I love “a full-tilt frustrationquake.!”
It sound like waiting a day was the wise course of action. Yikes!
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The 24 hour rule of waiting before responding is one I follow faithfully.
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😀
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Oh, I think this little quadrille is the tip of an iceberg…..
Love your word choices…”splintered thoughts” and “frustrationquake”.
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Mish, I appreciate your feedback. It is always fun to hear what speaks to others.
Have a marvelous day!
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Wow some amazing word-use and imagery!!
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Thank you for your kind words, Pragalbha. I always appreciate hearing from you.
Stay well.
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What a fantastic line this is:
“Curiosity escapes the building.”
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Thanks for letting me know this line spoke to you. I always enjoy reading your poems. You have a way with words.
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Ali what a gift on this foggy and frozen day. These lines leapt at me;
a full tilt frustrationquake
curiosity escapes the building
and
yet wisdom isn’t hibernating
I wait 24 hours to thaw…for what will remain.
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Chere,
Thanks for taking the time to reflect back. It is wonderful to hear from you. I look forward to writing together tomorrow night.
Ali
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Cooling off can be the wisest course.
“Shivering” and “anger” together — nice touch.
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Thanks Ken. I try to use my anger to fuel my running but that wasn’t an option on this day.
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Under everyday ordinary circumstances our internal lives churn and we persevere. A dramatic read that I enjoyed rereading!
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Susan,
I’m glad to hear this resonated for you. Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts
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love your word choices. Paints a good image. But watch out for this one: “a full-tilt frustrationquake” as those sometimes give rise to tsunamis. In all honesty, loved this. thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much for your positive response.
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Fine work, AG. I esp like “frustrationquake.”
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Thanks for reading, Ron. Stay well.
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Best to really do this: I wait 24 hours to thaw, after that “a full-tilt frustrationquake.” Thanks for the reminder!
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Thanks for reading, Grace.
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Love your invented word — frustrationquake
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Thanks, Ron. Glad you enjoyed it. I love to make up words.
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ah, a physical montage of writing. nice
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Thank you for visiting.
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Holy shamoley! I’m glad you waited, Ali!
❤
David
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Me too. The older I get the more opportunities I have to learn from past mistakes.
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Love the “frustrationquake” !
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Thanks for your feedback. Sometimes you can’t find the right word so you just have to make up your own.
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Sublime imagery of a writer’s confinement over winter …
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Ivor, I appreciate your reflection. Take good care.
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ou’re welcome Ali
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