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Poetry, Writing

#NaPoWriMo – Day 9-A Few Simple Lines

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Penny Wilson Writes

It’s nothing but

a few simple lines

Words you’ve

strung together

They seem innocent

without depth

to the non-discerning

eye

But to me

you have painted

a tapestry

a masterpiece

for the senses

With your words

I experience

your world

The textures and

colors come to life

The words

are transformed

into your voice

your whispers

and yes

even your touch

With a few simple lines

*This was inspired by my Dear Friend Chuck over at The Reluctant Poet. His “seeds of inspiration” was all I needed to write this. Thank you, Chuck, for your kindness and encouragement. Big ‘Ole Hugs! ❤

Poetry, Writing

Fickle Bitch

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Penny Wilson Writes

The bitch

I sat there
in my usual spot

fingers poised

awaiting her dominion

It will begin 
as a trickle

I peck my way
across the page

She takes hold
and the scenes 
unfolding behind my eyelids 
magically find their way
to the page

Magic

It really does
feel like magic

She has hold of me

My fingers glide
unbidden
forming the images
in my mind's eye

The world around me
forgotten

It's just me
and the page

This is the 
magic my muse 
wields for me 

But not today

My Muse
broke our appointment
again

The fickle bitch

Copyright (C) 2021 Penny Wilson

*The original version of this was written in 2018.
I liked it very much back then, but I've revised
and refreshed it here. I hope you enjoy.

Life, Writing

Thank Goodness for Pushy People/Good Friends

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Penny Wilson Writes

You know those friends that seem to get just a little pushy with your business on occasion? Well, I’ve got one of those. He’s pushy. Not so much like a direct push-you-down-the-stairs kind of way. But a sort of nagging, poke-you-in-the-ribs, gently, nudging, kind of way.

I have been feeling less than inspired these days and this friend took notice. We have become pen pals, of a sort. Those of you too young to know what a Pen Pal is, look it up! It’s fun! I’ve found that he’s a terrific listener. 🙂 With everything that is going on in this world, it’s important that we stay connected in some way, even if it cannot be in a physical way. Thank heavens for the internet, right? So I now have this new “connection” with someone that I haven’t had before. It’s been nice!

In a recent correspondence, my friend said to me, “Just Write! Don’t worry about what you do – Just Write and you can go back later and look at it again.
Not everything is a hit – Baseball players are stars with a batting average of .300 – only 3 out of 10 at bats with a hit.”

That is a terrific way to look at it, isn’t it?

I’m starting to get that itch again to write and have written a few things here and there. That “spark” has begun again!

So, Thank You, Dear Friend, for nudging me, poking at me and most of all for being there for me. ❤

Life, Writing

Friday Favorites-The Mad Chatter

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Penny Wilson Writes

Welcome to another Friday Favorite! Each week, I’ll bring you information about a blog/blogger that I follow and why they are a favorite of mine. This week, I’d like to introduce you to The Mad Chatter. Be sure to visit her blog and it may become a favorite of yours too!

I think that The Mad Chatter (Jessica) is a fairly new friend/blogger of mine. I’m not sure exactly how or why we connected, but I’m sure glad that we did. Jessica isn’t afraid to poke a little fun at herself, while getting her points across. She’s an advocate for Mental Health issues and ending those stigmas. These are just a few reasons why I enjoy her blog.

Like mine, The Mad Chatter’s blog is quite varied. She writes what she wants to write and posts what she wants to post. As it Should Be!! I love HER POST “Gray Matter” where she talks about the variety of her posts.

The Mad Chatter has a page devoted to Mental Health. Go HERE to see it. I guarantee, there is food for thought on this page.

The Mad Chatter has a page on HUMOR, one on POETRY and a variety of other topics. I love THIS POST that she did about the intelligence of an octopus.

All in all, Jessica’s blog, The Mad Chatter has a lot to offer! Be sure to spend some time exploring this entertaining, and enlightening blog! You’ll discover a new friend and a favorite too!

Copyright (C) Penny Wilson

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Playing Favorites Friday “Trent’s World (The Blog)”

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes

Happy Friday all! We all have our favorites, right? Favorite food, favorite music, etc. I have favorite blogs. Many, many favorites. 🙂 I decided that I need to be sharing these favorites with you. After all, they ARE wonderful and that’s why they are favorites, right?

So today is my first of many (I hope) favorites, that I wish to share with you. In no particular order, I’ll tell you a little about them and why they are my favorite blogs to visit. Please be sure to drop by and give their blog a look-see. You won’t be sorry and they might just become a favorite of yours too!

My very first favorite is Trent’s World (The Blog)

I start with Trent’s blog because he is one of the very first bloggers I connected with on WordPress. He’s always been kind, inspiring and helpful to me from day one. His blog is a treasure trove of short stories, not-so-short stories, prose, photography, art and various other things.

Trent does a Weekly Smile piece that is always fun to check out and participate in. Trent is a very active blogger and participates in a number of prompts and challenges here.

Trent now has 4 books in print and 5th one coming soon! He’s a prolific writer who weaves colorful and imaginative stories. You can check out his book titles and descriptions HERE.

So be sure to check out Trent’s blog. It’s worth your time and it may just become a favorite of yours too!

Next Friday, Playing Favorites Friday #2. Be sure to watch for it! 🙂

Poetry, Prose, Stories, Writing

My Muse. Who Is She?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes

What does my muse look like? A lot like me, but much younger; late twenties, perhaps early thirties. She’s tall and lean with long flowing dark hair that is crazy-wild. Her eyes are full of fire and attitude. You wouldn’t mess with this girl. But who IS she exactly?

Sometimes, she’s right there on my shoulder, whispering delightfully witty prose into my ear. Other times, she’s stomping around the room, steam coming from her ears as she rants and raves about the injustices in her life. She can weep like a little girl with her first crush or spew sensual lines of love.

My muse also has an “I don’t give a sh*t” attitude sometimes. At these times, what ends up on the screen is not worth the effort it took to type it.

There are times when my muse is exhausting. Tap, tap, tapping at the keys, furiously trying to record the thoughts in her (my) head. I can barely keep up with the flow of her need to express herself.

Sometimes my muse disappears. She gives me no notice, doesn’t leave a note letting me know when or if she’ll be back. She’s terribly selfish at times like this.

But eventually, she comes back, perky and smiling, ready to provide me with more inspiration, ideas and the gift of expressing my inner thoughts.

I know my muse better than anyone else. Ever. But there are times when she surprises me. She can be very dark, ugly even. The things that she’s forced me to write make me shudder and shake my head with revulsion. I’m shocked at the brutality that comes forth. We somehow manage to reconcile and join forces again.

My muse is a shape-shifter. She’s an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colors, moods, and light. I love her and despise her. But I wouldn’t want to ever be without her.

Do you have a muse? What is your muse like?

Image by 139904 from Pixabay

REBLOG: Don’t Bend. I love this from Everyday Strange’s blog!

via Muse of the Day — Everyday Strange

Muse of the Day — Everyday Strange

Quote• Posted on August 28, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes

REBLOG: This beautiful piece resonates with me so much that I just had to share it with you. Please visit Audrey’s lovely blog for more of her amazing work. Enjoy! ❤

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And then there was light. Those are someone else’s words, but I felt them run through me, a cleansing. I watched in awe, as power consumed nature. In my time – is all I heard. Then the storm moved in and surrounded me, created a blindness towards my search for understanding, quite literally! Washed in […]

via Found — Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister

Found — Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister

Quote• Posted on August 28, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes

Poetry, Writing

The Spark

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes



Moments
dissolve
under my fingertips

Meaningless

The spark
oh, that spark
how I chase you!

You tease me
tempt me

I dream
of the other side
of the page 

Blissful 
virginal world
of my creation

The rush!

Spark
ensnared!

fleeting

elusive

Fingers fly
across the keyboard
before the

evaporation

of
the
Spark 

Copyright © 2019 Penny Wilson

Poetry, Writing

Unstable Realm

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Penny Wilson Writes

I take the words
and set them aside  

My prized cache

I sometimes file them
neatly  

Other days
they blend and fade  

Dissolving 

A brief glimpse  

They tantalize
with only
hints of what they
can become

I keep the case locked
guard them
hoard them  

Their opaque
existence
an unstable realm

Copyright © 2019 Penny Wilson

*Words and phrases become treasures hoarded.  Seedlings for 
future poetry, writings.  These are so fleeting.  If I don’t 
immediately write them down, they are usually lost, gone forever.

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