Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille #229: Shall We
Jabber On? Our host, De Jackson, asks us to write
a quadrille using the word ‘jibber’. Here’s my bit of fun!
Jibber jabber wok wok
All they do is talk talk
Jibber jabber wok wok
All they do is talk!
Jibber jabber wok wok
Can they walk the walk walk?
Jibber jabber wok wok
Can they walk the walk?
Jibber wok jabber wok
Laughingstock! Poppycock!
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Nicely done!
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Thanks! This was fun.
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Very clever, Nancy! All I could think of as I read this piece is that it sounds like the world’s politicians right now. hehe. Well done!
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You hit the political nail on the head, Brenda. I’m glad you got the joke. Thanks for a great comment.
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Just brilliant, Nancy!
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Lovely comment, Chris. Thanks so very much!
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I can play the spoons while you recite!
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Yes! And we can take our sister act on the road. Woohoo!
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Fun rhythm in this one, Nancy — that “jibber jabber wok wok” loop is bouncing around in my head like a catchy chorus. 😄
~David
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That was a pure delight for me, David. What else can you do with fun words like “jibber jabber”?
Grazie!
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*abbraccio*
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🫶🏼
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Jibber jabber
Chitter chatter
Fibber blabber
Titter bitter
Twitter quitter
I’m an old gas fitter
So, don’t pull the trigger …
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This is incredible interesting, dear Ivor. I can’t decide if it’s an extremely passionate and sophisticated song or a joke however I’m leaning toward the former. In any event, thank you for the share and for your delightful poem. 🥰
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Yes, I think it is a very passionate song, and the voice to make it sound compelling 🎶🌏😍 … maybe I’ll do something with the little poem one … at the moment I’m in bed feeling ordinary, I suppose everything’s catching up with me … I’ll have to concentrate on getting more rest before I go away… only 13 days to go 🇨🇦😍🌏💙
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Yes, after listening a second time, I think you’re right about the song. I’m dragging myself around today; I have a doctor and dentist appointment so there goes my whole day! It’s a good idea to take it easy and rest before your trip; so much travel involved and you’ll feel jet lagged for a bit so you need to be ready to face it. Time’s going fast …. less than 2 weeks! 🥰🌏✈️🇨🇦🥳
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I’ve a bit of chest cold, but I have 13 days to come good, I must rest as much as I can 🌏😍🇨🇦🎶
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Oh, no! Get it out of your system now. Just rest up as much as you can, Dear Ivor, and you should be right as rain for your vacation. 🥰💤🤧🛌🇨🇦
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Cough, cough, I’ll be ok 🇨🇦🌏😊
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🥰
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So glad that I’m no longer in an office environment. However, I do sometimes have to attend meetings here in Thailand (as I am one of the photo opportunities of diversity!) conducted entirely in Thai. With things being very casual here though, it is often easy enough to sneak out unnoticed at some point!
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The saving grace of all meetings is the ability to sneak out unnoticed. Thanks for an interesting comment.
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You are describing every time-wasting meeting that exists! Well done!
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I’ve slept through more meetings than I care to remember!
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Hahaha! I hear ya!
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Nope. walking they would stumble and tumble
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I have no doubt, Björn!
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Wonderful poem and song choice, Nancy. Love it!💕
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Thanks so much, Grace! Really appreciate your comments.
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My pleasure, Nancy.💕
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Fun, and the perfect song choice! 😃
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Thanks, Debbie. Gotta have fun with a word like “jibber”!
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Yes, Nancy! Love it!!
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Thanks very much, K.L. This was great fun!
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You’re welcome!!
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Love all your fun rhyming and word choices here.
Yes, the blah-blah-blah jabber of it all is exhausting.
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Yes, and even sadder …. nothing to show for it.
Thanks for a great comment, De, and a fun prompt.
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Wonderful poem that is also full of truth!
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Very tongue in cheek, Lisa. Thanks!
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A delightful poem Nancy
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Thanks, Sadje. This was great fun.
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You’re very welcome
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Love it Nancy ….💜💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. I had great fun with this one!
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So much fun, 🤩 Nancy!
🩷
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Thanks, Cin! What else can we do with a word like ‘jibber’? Gotta have fun with it! 🤗
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