in between
past and future
through the oceans
an endless voyage
the destine embraced me
clipped my wings and rooted me in this place
tomorrow knocks on my door
too late now
the sorrows are heavy in my hands
my body is weak
the colourful me has faded away
in between
II. Violet’s prompt guidelines
Choose one of these three artworks and let it take you wherever it wants. Write whatever it stirs in you — a memory, a question, a scene, a poem. All images are open-use selections from the National Gallery of Art website.
Check W3 here to see the other images.
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hi, Elizabeth❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Sally, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/12/17/w3-prompt-190-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,David
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Elizabeth, “the sorrows are heavy in my hands” really stays with me — it makes the sadness feel physical and close.
~David
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and heavy to carry! thanks David!
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🤗
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I could feel the disillusionment in your words. Very well done!
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Thanks so much, Violet! I love the images, all of them inspiring!
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Wonderful take on the painting!
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Thanks! I’m happy you enjoyed it!
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You’re welcome.
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🙂
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Elizabeth this is lovely!
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Your poem fits this week’s Poets and Storytellers United prompt too (in between).Nicely written 👏
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Thanks so much! I don’t know about poets and storytellers, do you mind sharing a link for it?
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https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/ 👍
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Thanks! I’ll check it out! 🙂
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Stellar!
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Wow! Thanks, Heather!
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The way you express the passage of time is excellent!
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Thanks so much, the image is intriguing, no colour for the old lady and the young one colourful. I thought they had to be the same person in different moments.
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What an interesting way to look at the two women! Bravo!
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Thanks again! 🙂
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Well done Elizabeth, so poignant.
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Thanks Jane!
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Great take. Profound.
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Thanks, Indira!
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My pleasure, dear.
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So beautiful 🫶
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Thanks! 🙂
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So deep. So meaningful. Wonderful!
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment!
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