
distressed soul carrying the weight of the past crawling between crumbs of memories darkness takes over your surroundings deep into your being the veil is thinning while bare branches reach to you a carpet of leaves welcomes you the golden light is your portal
W3
II. Lisa’s prompt guidelines
Fall always feels like a season of both endings and beginnings, doesn’t it? For this week, let’s explore those transitions in a Quadrille—a 44-word poem, a form first shared with us by the wonderful d’Verse Poets Pub.
Your poem can lean into endings, beginnings, or the mix of the two. And if you’d like an extra spark, here’s a thought from Friedrich Nietzsche:
I notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.
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hi, Elizabeth❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Michelle, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/10/01/w3-prompt-179-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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Love how it moved from shadows to golden light! Beautiful, Elizabeth.
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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My pleasure. 😊
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hi, Elizabeth❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Jaideep, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/09/24/w3-prompt-178-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy 😍
Much love,
David
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A moving poem! I love the line “bare branches reach for me.”
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There is definitely something welcoming about autumn light–my favorite time of year.
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Mine too! The golden light and freshness are wonderful!
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Your last line- called me home as it were- the autumn of our lives.
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Hi Violet! Glad it has touched you!
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Beautiful poem, Elizabeth!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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absolutely lovely words for my favorite season!
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My fave too, thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Love it, very melancholic, but ending on a positive note. That last sentence did light up my face to a smile!
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Thanks so much, glad to hear about the smile 🙂
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Elizabeth, I love how your poem moves from shadow to light—“the golden light is your portal” really stays with me. 🌒
~David
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I’m happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Love the opening stanza.
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Thanks, Reena!
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This is a very moving poem
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Thanks, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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The shadows are getting longer earlier, the leaves here changing ever so slightly and I anxiously await the fall season. Cozy time.
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I’m looking forward to, Autumn is a magical season!
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