Jaideep’s prompt guidelines
- THEME: Explore the contrast between light and darkness;
- Use metaphor to reveal hidden truths or surprising insights;
- FORM: Each line must begin with the phrase “In the shadow of…”
- LENGTH: Exactly 7 lines;
- TONE/IMAGERY: Create vivid imagery that evokes a sense of mystery or revelation;
- Aim for a narrative arc that transitions or oscillates between themes of obscurity and clarity.
In the shadows
In the shadow of death a baby’s cries awaken the light
In the shadow of sorrow a tear brings forth the light
In the shadow of madness a quiet glance accedes the light
In the shadow of conflict a wry smile reveals the light
In the shadow of regret a memory manifests the light
In the shadow of strife a soft embrace gives way to the light
In the shadow of antipathy a kiss generates the light
©2025 CBialczak
Stine Writing 
hi, Christine 🥰
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by li’l ol’ me, is now live:
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
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Thank you! I’ve been lucky because I’m at work and we’ve been so slow still so I have had time here to blog. I might be able to get to it today! Well, that being said, I can’t write at work when its one of those really emotional prompts!
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This prompt is not emotional
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lol, those I have to save for being alone at home
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🙃 🙃 🙃
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Fabulous!
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Christine, this feels deeply moving to me. Each line gracefully shifts from darkness to light, creating a tender sense of transformation.
Much love,
David
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I wanted it to take a more positive direction
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Nicely done! I like the repetition of “light” at the end of each line.
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yes highlighting the positive
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Great positivity Christine, I found it hard to use the same words to start each line, and you managed to end with light every time, and yet every line felt different 👏
💞Suzanne
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Yay! You expressed exactly what I was thinking I was conveying.
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I liked the end repetition, with light counterbalancing the shadows.
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This was a bit tricky even though at first the “topic” seemed straight forward!
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It was indeed a trickily straight forward prompt.
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Beautiful, Christine!
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Thank you
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So beautiful Christine. Love how you’re bringing out the light.
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Thank you! I wanted the whole piece to be positive
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It’s beautiful
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Bravo!!
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I’m glad you liked it
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I love the repetition on both ends, Christine! Very creative!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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I’m glad you liked it
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I’m especially enamored with you couplet on regret as I’m currently working on a related piece. Beautiful.
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