dVerse Poets

First things first: what is a quadrille? It is
* a form of poetry created by dVerse
* a poem of exactly 44 words, sans title
* the body of the poem must include one particular word (or a form of the word) provided within the prompt
* a synonym for the given word does NOT fulfill the prompt

Have you guessed it? The word to be included in your Quadrille today is “petals” – or you may use a form of the word as in petal, or, if you use poetic license, petalicious!

New to dVerse? Need to be refreshed on the rules? Here’s what to do:

Write a quadrille (a poem of EXACTLY 44 words, not including the title) AND include the word “petals” or a form of the word within the body of the poem. A synonym for petals does not fulfill the prompt. It must be the word, or a form of the word.
Post the poem to your blog AND add the exact URL for your poem to Mr. Linky below.

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The softness of your outstretched leaf
Curling slightly at its edge
Teasing silver stems to lengthen their stalks
Shy newborn petals hide in conical forms
Waiting for the summer sun
Til warm enough to venture out
Pink rose petals bring forth familiar scents
Lovely

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