Written for dVerse Quadrille –
“X Marks the Spot”. Our host,
Melissa, invites us to write a
quadrille with the word ”xenolith”.
Night opens it’s quiet hands,
scattering stars across my doubt.
I carry a xenolith inside,
something ancient,
foreign, unbroken.
Morning finds me listening
to rivers beneath the pavement,
wondering whether belonging
means staying or simply
being held
while everything else
becomes a new
tomorrow.
NAR©2026
44 Words
This is “A Sky Full Of Stars” by Coldplay
Everything on the elephant trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicate, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
A lovely quadrille ~~ does belonging mean staying or being held … what a provocative question. Well done!!!
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Thanks so much for your wonderful comments, Helen. I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed my quadrille.
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That’s deep…loved the opening lines so much. Every line carries the feeling you wanted to express…felt it.
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Thank you. That’s very kind of you to say. 😊
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Those first two lines lured me into this poem. Fantastic poem.
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Thanks so much! I’m happy to know that.
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Finding that star-piece inside must be so nice.
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I agree, Björn. Thanks so much.
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A brilliant poem, Nancy, loved listening to Coldplay too.
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Oh, I’m so pleased, my friend! Thanks very much.
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You have stars in your eyes today!
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Yes, I was thinking the same thing! 🤩
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So true – quiet reflection can bring deep inner strength, and transform doubts into acceptance – love it Nance and the Coldplay track too🩷 🙌
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Those quiet moments are my favorite times of the day. Thanks, Ange; so glad you enjoyed both poem and song. 💕
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❤️
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Your lovely poem gives me a feeling of great peace and rightness.
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Oh, that’s what I call a nice bonus! Thanks so much for that lovely comment, Rosemary 😊
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A wonderful poem and Coldplay too 💜💜💜.
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Thanks so much, Willow. Great song! 💜
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I hoped you would like it 💜💜
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Ah, love the Coldplay song. I was drawn to these lines specifically:
“Morning finds me listening
to rivers beneath the pavement,”
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Me too, Melissa. It’s a cool song and this challenge was excellent! Thanks. 🥰
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A lovely choice of music to accompany your delightful quadrille, Nancy. I was hooked by the night opening its ‘quiet hands, scattering stars’ across doubt, and identify with the ‘xenolith inside’ ancient and unbroken, and ‘wondering whether belonging means staying or simply being held’ resonates with me.
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This Coldplay song is a favorite of mine. Thanks very much for your lovely comments, Kim. I’m so pleased you enjoyed both music and poem.
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My pleasure, Nancy.
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A perfect soundtrack for your perfectly brilliant poem my dear friend …
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Thank you kindly, my dear friend. Love Xavier Rudd! 💙🥰🎶
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Always my musical pleasure my friend 🥰🎶🌏💙
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Those first lines are truly wonderful.
Night opens it’s quiet hands,
scattering stars across my doubt.
I carry a xenolith inside,
something ancient,
foreign, unbroken.
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Many thanks for your gracious words, Kim. ☺️
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🙂
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This was such a good poem . ” whether belonging
means staying or simply
being held
while everything else
becomes a new
tomorrow.” 💜
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Thank you, Maggie. I appreciate your wonderful comments. 😊
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Sometimes, on bad days, I remind myself that it’s possible to start fresh again tomorrow.
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Sounds like a very wise idea, Shaun. Thanks for sharing. ☺️
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A very evocative poem Nancy
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Thanks very much, Sadje.😊
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Most welcome dear sister
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There is such beauty in your words, Nancy. I love your poem❤️
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Thanks for your lovely comments, my dear friend! So pleased you enjoyed my poem. 💕
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You’re so very welcome, Dearest Nancy. I sure did! XO
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