Blind are those who wield the power to balance the scales of justice. Laws written to protect the powerless are misinterpreted in favor of the autocratic or ripped to shreds.
The house of cards topples
Under weight of king’s gold
His subjects crushed
W3 Prompt #180: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Reena, prompts us to: “Write in either Prosimetrum or Versiprose form: both combine alternating passages of prose and verse.” She provides two images for inspiration.
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a brilliant reply to the prompt 🫶
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Thank you, Michelle! 😊
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I love this Jennifer! Well done, a wonderful piece! Xx
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Thank you, Carol Anne! 😊
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Sadness
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Yes – thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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Love the last line.
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Thank you, Reena! 😊
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Very nicely done!
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Thank you, Violet! 😊
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Very nice!!
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Thank you, Val! 😊
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That gold is very heavy now. (K)
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That image of the “house of cards” collapsing really hits me, Jen — I feel your frustration in how power crushes those it’s meant to protect.
~David
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Thank you, David! 😊
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hi, Jen❣️
This note of mine is a bit delayed this week, but I just wanna let you know that our W3, hosted by our beloved Kerfe, is live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/10/15/w3-prompt-181-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,David
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