Written for Haiku Fridays with J-Dub.
© Jill Weatherspoon
Gilded quatrefoil,
jazz-age gold leaf catching light….
velvet dark below.
Crystal glow ignites
a decade drunk on excess,
carved dreams overhead.
NAR©2026
This is “Anything Goes” by the legendary Cole Porter
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
I love that era of Clara Bow, Buster Keaton, Babe Ruth, and all the others. The designs were great…nice poem Nancy!!!!
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One of my favorite times, too. Thanks, Max!
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Oh that song… perfect accompaniment to your lovely poem!
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IKR?! Had to go with it! Thanks so much, darlin’! 🥰
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Ya done good!
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wonderful words Nance and brilliant song choice 🙌
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Thanks so much, Ange! 🥰
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Wonderful Nancy 😀😊😊😀
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Thanks, Willow! ✨
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bravo! I loved the poem!
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Thanks so much, CA!
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The title alone says “well lookie here!” I am enamored by your words and the music is chef’s kiss. Thanks for joining us Nancy.
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Thanks for your splendid comments and that inspiring image, Jill!
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