We won’t talk about this. They did not say
just indicated with dark indifference
She wondered about the change of stance
It was something she always knew
They disliked her impudence, or maybe
feared she might cross boundaries again
-boundaries
she had never stayed within…
Why did she come around? they thought
when she knows her unacceptability
Why does she peep into their inadequacies
or deeply entrenched, outdated beliefs?
-beliefs that they know protect them
from the unknown devils beyond
and her types…
They go their own way.
In different directions
On circular paths
Hoping they never meet again
But…

hi, Reena❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Carol Anne, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/01/07/w3-prompt-193-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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Reena — this really captures that heavy, unspoken silence. I like how you show both sides without saying too much, and the tension just sits there. So well done!
~David
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Thank you so much, David!
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*hug!*
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A different take on this – I like the internal dialogue!
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Internal dialogues consume our lives. Thank you, Val!
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Such an interesting take, Reena. Great.
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Thank you, Indira! Can you relate this with the manner in which we treat rebels?
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Yes, to a great extent.
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Very interesting story Reena.
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Thank you so much, Sadje!
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You’re very welcome
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a great take, Reena, bravo…well written! X
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Thank you, Carol!
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