d’Verse, a quadrille
Punam’s d’Verse challenge is to write a quadrille about digging. You can join in here: https://dversepoets.com/2026/04/20/quadrille-246-lets-get-digging/
Digging for Victory
World War Two
Opportunity for women
To demonstrate their worth
Operating heavy machinery
Working as blacksmiths,
welders, pipefitters, and masons
Driving trucks and ambulances
Serving in the navy and air force
Growing crops and caring for animals
Land Girls, digging their way to victory
Tanka Tuesday
Yvette’s challenge is to write a syllabic poem about sisterly love. You can join in here: https://tankatuesday.com/2026/04/21/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-61-sisterly-love-04-21-26/
I’ve written a rensaku poem.
Poor Dad
poor Dad, five females
all talking and giggling
sharing is caring
usually at the same time
high pitched chatter
***
all eager to please
baking challenges galore
father chief taster
but, he mustn’t put on weight
poor Dad, five females
***
phone always ringing
chittering and chattering
boyfriends and girlfriends
parties and socials
poor Dad, five females
***
clothes on the floor
wet knickers and pantihose
hanging in bathroom
makeup stains on the carpet
poor Dad, five females
***
sick in hospital
poor Dad, five females
visit, plump up his pillows
bring sweets, crisps, and fizzy drinks
drive nurses crazy
Thursday Doors, CFFC – View From a Bridge, The Flower Hour
For Thursday Doors, I am continuing the virtual tour of Chateau de Chenonceau in Loire Valley France. The photographs are from inside the Chateau. You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2026/04/23/the-carnegie-carnegie/
For View From a Bridge, I am sharing some pictures of the River Cher from the bridge that forms part of Chateau de Chenonceau. You can join in CFFC here: https://nofacilities.com/2026/04/20/view-from-a-bridge-or-elevated-walkway-cffc/
I am sharing more flowers from the garden for Terri’s The Flower Hour which you can join here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/04/21/the-flower-hour-27-daffodils-celebrate-earth-day/
Interior doors inside Chateau de Chenonceau
Interesting household articles
The slideshow below includes two photographs of the River Cher. The first is from the bridge and the second is from a bedroom inside the chateau.
These are some more amazing flowers from the garden. I loved the shaggy purple tulips.
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My uncle, married to Mum’s sister, had a favourite story of when he was visiting the house with three daughters. I didn’t have a chance to know this grandfather, but I believe he was a quiet polite chap who liked being at home, not down the pub like his brothers. But when he and uncle were in the kitchen listening to the chatter and shrieks of laughter coming from the living room he just said ‘Bloody Women.’
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Hi Robbie, thank you once again for your wonderful poetry and photography! You continue to bring smiles to me.
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Poor Dad indeed Robbie, lol.
Thank you for sharing more lovely photographs of your trip.
Those doors are stunning and the I love the flowers too !
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Love the flowers and canal, along the fun verse for poor dad. 😊
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What a gorgeous photo tour. That fireplace and the gorgeous bed! And these delightful tulips. But best of all was daddy’s harem and he was the center of every girl’s world.
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Wonderful verses. Beautiful photos. Looks like you had a nice time in France.
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