foxgloved murder digitalis
among shape-shifters in ash-colored silk
an Austen novel in her head
drysalter’s pharmacopœia of prurience
in everyone else’s closet Gothic
pawned in a room of Macbeths
unshriven, exhumed desire
— sailing in, lighting torches
blanketed fire,
lavender swan.
At d’Verse Sarah asked us to write a Quadrille of 44 words using the word "Ash." This is a reworking of an earlier poem. Click on Mr. Linky to read more.
This Jolly Beggar 
How marvelous Dora!
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Glad you liked it! :>)
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Ooh, she sounds intriguing. I love the way you use the authors to create her personalitly.
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Thank you, Sarah! Enjoyed the prompt by the way.
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Delightful imagery to keep the reader engaged and wanting to know more!
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Thank you, Ingrid!
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My goodness this is good! I especially like; “drysalter’s pharmacopœia of prurience.”
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Thank you, Sanaa. I’m so happy you liked it! 😊💜💜
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I love the description, but I would decline if she offered me tea… those poison plant names are truly poetic (we had a prompt on poisonous plants once)
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We would definitely not partake of what was offered at this fete!
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What a lovely color and an interesting character to write about. Love the scene of an Austen novel in her head.
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Glad you liked it, Grace. Thank you!
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