A Plea on January Twenty-Sixth

I seek a trip to calm.
A land called Calm
where love abounds
all people are valued
leaders seek to unite
children skip confidently to school.
Where lies are confessed,
not repeated bragadociously on the news.
Who can help me find that land?

Written for dVerse, the virtual pub for poets around the globe. Today is Quadrille Monday and we’re asked to write a quadrille (a poem of exactly 44 words, sans title) that includes the word “trip” within the body of the poem. Image from Pixabay.com

11 thoughts on “A Plea on January Twenty-Sixth

  1. paeansunplugged's avatar paeansunplugged January 26, 2026 / 3:43 pm

    Lill, me too! I think all right minded people should manifest it.

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  2. Gillena Cox's avatar Gillena Cox January 26, 2026 / 3:54 pm

    I suppose if we unselfishly want it enough, it will be created, not today but someday

    🎇much love

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  3. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li January 26, 2026 / 4:02 pm

    the world is aflame. may it be quenched with calm ❤

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  4. subversopus's avatar subversopus January 26, 2026 / 4:24 pm

    This is a very timely poem, just gotta try to keep the faith! ✌️

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  5. merrildsmith's avatar merrildsmith January 26, 2026 / 4:53 pm

    If you can find it, Lill, please share the coordinates!

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  6. Ron.'s avatar Ron. January 26, 2026 / 6:46 pm

    If I can cram myself into a suitcase, can you bring me along?

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  7. pandamoniumcat's avatar pandamoniumcat January 26, 2026 / 7:24 pm

    When you find out can you send directions. The world certainly needs calm right about now.

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