Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is a freelance writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing, Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.
Posted in Poetry

#NaPoWriMo-Day-21-Merely Human

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She stepped down 
from her pedestal  

Until that moment 
he saw her only as 
one would envision 
a supreme being  

It was shocking to see 
her shed her wings
 
to cast aside the virtuous 
halo he had enslaved her with  

He was dismayed 
at how imprisoned 
she had become

She was merely 
human

after all

Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson

Image by Anja🤗#helpinghands #solidarity#stays healthy🙏 from Pixabay 

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#NaPoWriMo-Day 20-Another Skirmish

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I fight 
the good fight 

At least 
I tell myself that 

I fall down 
and get up  

Fall down 
get up  

I stumble 
more often 
than I care to admit 

I win most of 
the arguments 
with myself 
these days 

Other days 
I'm just not up 
for another skirmish  

The war 
rages on  

Each day 
I tell myself that 
'today I will do better'  

And sometimes 
it's true 

Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson
Posted in Poetry

#NaPoWriNo-Day 17-You Are-Reprised

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You are
the catch in my breath 

as I whisper
your name  

You are
the stars 
in my musings

the longing
in my nights 
 
the dreams 
of my heart 
 
the smile 
on my lips 

You are 
the tomorrow 
in my eyes

Tomorrow and 
tomorrow 

You are 

(C) 2021 Penny Wilson

*A reprisal from a 2019 version. I hope you enjoy.
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#NaPoWriMo-Day 15-Memories and Wishes

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I keep my memories
and wishes 
tucked inside a box

The vessel
unimportant

Its what’s inside the box
that calls to me

Inside
I hear the beating
of your heart

smell your skin
and taste your lips

you 
now on wingtips

left behind

memories
nestled beside
wishes

Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson
Posted in Poetry

#NaPoWriMo-Day 13-This Pen is Cursed

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This pen is cursed
of that I am sure

It just won’t produce
I must find a cure

It used to give flowery prose
like honey for the Gods

Now every word is a fight
no matter how much I prod

No matter my will
my anger or plan

I cannot escape the pen
That is chained to my hand

So I am cursed to write drivel
or trash or waste

Cursed to write only
what is considered bad taste

Copyright © 2021 Penny Wilson  

Thank you to `M for the wonderful Prompts which can 
be found HERE.

 

Posted in Life

A Visit to Penelope, Texas, that is.

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My name is Penny. I’m not a Penelope, as many Penny’s are. No, just Penny. It’s a name that I’ve had a love/hate relationship with over the course of my life. I recently discovered that there is a town in Texas called Penelope. I always felt that Penelope was a more refined version of Penny, so I was drawn to explore this little town. 

Google told me that Penelope has a population of 167 people. During Easter weekend, I was feeling restless and decided that a drive on a beautiful spring day was just what I needed. So my little dog and I jumped into the car and headed out.  

I am so glad that I decided to take this trip. The Bluebonnets were at their absolute most glorious and the Indian Paint Brush was doing its best to compete. 

The town of Penelope itself, doesn’t have much to offer. The tiny post office sits on the main road through town. The only other public buildings that I saw was a school and the Fire Station. I guess with a population of only 167 people there wouldn’t be much need for anything more. The closest gas station or store is 9 miles away.  

The plane in the photo above was sitting in someone’s front yard just before getting to Penelope. 

The photo above was taken just on the outskirts of Penelope. A beautiful view of the Hill Country in Texas on a spring day. 

I’m so glad that I took the time to explore this tiny town. My eyes had a feast of beauty that my soul had been longing for. 

Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson