The fan begins its soft, low whirr,
A breath of code, a hum of thought.
Its steady tone will not defer,
The fan begins its soft, low whirr.
Like distant seas that softly stir,
It cools the heat that silence brought.
The fan begins its soft, low whirr,
A breath of code, a hum of thought.

38 responses to “A triolet #W3 We’ave written weekly”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar

    What a masterful and evocative poem. You’ve taken a mundane, modern object—a computer fan—and woven it into a meditation on technology, creativity, and silence. The triolet form, with its gentle repetitions, is the perfect choice, mirroring the constant, rhythmic whirr of the fan itself. The lines “A breath of code, a hum of thought” are particularly brilliant, personifying the machine and blurring the line between the digital and the conscious in a way that is both cool and deeply thoughtful. It finds the soul in the silicon. A wonderful, resonant piece of writing.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, yes I couldn’t believe how well the poem turned out 💜💜

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  2. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Nicely done, Carol Anne!

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Violet 😆😍😁

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  3. poetisatinta Avatar

    I think you have captured the soul of a ‘fan’ so well Carol anne 🙌

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Oh, thank you ange 😆🩷

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  4. tenzenmen Avatar

    I’m curious about the word ‘code’ in this. Does the fan have secrets? Maybe!

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  5. Stine Writing and Miniatures Avatar

    Bravo Carol anne! This is fantastic!

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, christine 😁😁

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  6. memadtwo Avatar

    This is very meditative. (K)

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Kay. I’m happy you liked it. 😆

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  7. writingwhatnots Avatar

    ‘a hum of thought’ – I love that description.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Selma ☺️

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      1. SelmaMartin Avatar

        You’re welcome, Carol Anne. Blessings

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      2. Carol anne Avatar

        Blessings to you, Selma 😉🖤

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      3. SelmaMartin Avatar

        Thanks dearly

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      4. Carol anne Avatar

        💗💗💗☺️☺️☺️

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  8. murisopsis Avatar

    Carol anne this is extraordinary! Your word choice is perfection in that all the words exude a softness of breath! Absolutely the best!

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Val. I’m glad you like it. 😆😊

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      1. Carol anne Avatar

        Thank you, Val 🖤🖤

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  9. Sally Avatar

    I love this line: “A breath of code, a hum of thought.”

    They describe so well the nothing that a fan says — and, at the same time, the secrets that it holds.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Sally 😘😘

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  10. Sarah W Avatar

    I love how you have simultaneously captured the mundane nature of the fan yet the strange soothing effect it also has. Well done

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Sara 💜💜

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  11. yvettemcalleiro Avatar

    This poem is great, Carol Anne!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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  12. ben Alexander Avatar

    I really like how “a breath of code, a hum of thought” turns the fan into something almost alive—it feels meditative and quietly powerful. Beautifully done.

    ~David

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Hi David, thank you so much 😘😘

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      1. Carol anne Avatar

        😆😆🩷🩷

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  13. lesleyscoble Avatar

    Fant-tastic, Carol Anne 👏🪭

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Leslie 😁😁

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  14. ben Alexander Avatar

    Hi, Carol Anne!

    Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Artie, is now live:

    https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/10/29/w3-prompt-183-weave-written-weekly/

    Enjoy!

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      That’s cool, David. Thanks for letting me know. I think I participated this week in it. 💖💖

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