Never one to fear solitude or think of it as lonely,
she relishes alone-time.
The flowers and trees of the nearby fields
tell her their secrets.
Grateful for solitude, she turns off the radio to hear the quiet.
16 thoughts on “Solitude”
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Wow! Great poem with silhouette images…the two middle ones. The black and white image for some reason is a better fit for the thought of solitude. Not sure why?
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I think black and white images are more evocative — focuses your eyes more? I couldn’t decide, so I put them both in. Thanks for the feedback; I’m enjoying this photo challenge.
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One of my favorite words. Shocking, considering I’m an extrovert. But, true!
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Yes–I remember yearning for it during my “little children at home days” and never getting enough. This too shall pass. :-)
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My first thought was… ooooh, I’d love to come sit and have that cup of tea with you. Kinda defeats the whole solitude thing… But what a lovely view! :-)
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I’d love to have tea with you. But the porch is definitely better in spring and summer. You notice I’m not actually sitting in that chair today! :-)
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wonderful photos and a great poem. I would love sitting in that chair.
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Well…not today. It’s forty degrees and just finished hailing! Thanks. I do sit in it regularly and it recharges my soul.
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I am an extrovert, and I have only recently discovered the beauty of solitude. I love working in my garden and listening to all the sounds Nature provides. I never feel lonely! I am only recharging. Maybe I’m more introverted than I thought….lol.
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I was just going to ask you if you knew of the personality test that often shows extroverts who need solitude to be recharged. But then in the next comment you label your husband an INTJ. So I guess you know about it. :-)
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Oh yes! I do. I need to re-take it. I have always tested as an ESFP (total opposite of my husband) but I was NOT extroverted as a child. I wonder if you change through the years? I am becoming more like him, lol! :)
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They are beautiful shots.
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Thank you. Just an amateur with a newish iPhone camera. Taking this photo101 to be challenged — and I have been!
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Yes, I am enjoying the challenge also
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You have a way with words. I love how your poems aptly capture and add to the emotions portrayed by the photos. My favorite is this one!
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Thank you so much! I’m enjoying the challenges–its good to change things up once in awhile.
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