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Purple Pondering

I’m at the age where I’ve grown really long hair And I don’t denim care That the trend is to cut it No longer wearing high heels Just for a flex or a thrill More about how my feet feel And they don’t love it I don’t have many pink plans Flying by seat of peach pants Keeping my praying hands I am blessed with contentment Becoming a red recluse Enjoying sandy solitude Embracing my various moods Without any raspberry resentment I wonder of me what they say Am I now an old onyx maid Because there’s no wedding day It tickles me pink to think That my out of wedlock birth Gave my life priceless worth Despite sermon of online church I entertain purple pondering

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Date: 2/8/2025 1:32:00 PM
It's not until we get older and wiser that we follow a path that we're comfortable and happy with. Doing what you want to do and not following any crowd, always be true to yourself, answerable to know one. Quite a powerful verse Karen. I'm not long back from Spain so I've been out of the loop. Hope you're okay. Tom
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2025 2:33:00 PM
Wow! Hope you had a fabulous time! I bet you have great inspiration for your poetry!
Date: 2/8/2025 4:20:00 AM
"Keeping my praying hands I am blessed with contentment", "Becoming a red recluse Enjoying sandy solitude Embracing my various moods Without any raspberry resentment" - Beautiful.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2025 7:34:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 2/7/2025 12:59:00 PM
What a powerful write you have here. Love It... Great Ending... Have a great/fun day as you write away..................
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/7/2025 4:02:00 PM
Hugs thanks Paula!
Date: 2/6/2025 7:42:00 PM
Rich lines! happy writing dear poet friend.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/6/2025 8:25:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 2/5/2025 4:52:00 AM
Dear Karen, how bold, playful, and wonderfully unapologetic. I love how your rhythm carries both wisdom and wit, mixing colors into a life fully engaged. There’s such power in owning your journey. May your purple pondering always lead to joy. Loved this!
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/5/2025 5:09:00 AM
Aw that’s so sweet ! You make me smile Daniel! Thank you!
Date: 2/4/2025 10:23:00 PM
I like the sound of contentment. Your poem is comforting.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 10:50:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 2/4/2025 8:59:00 AM
Great rhymes my friend... nice to see you content..
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 10:21:00 AM
So appreciate your reading Silent One!
Date: 2/4/2025 8:14:00 AM
The main thing is to be comfortable within yourself, enjoyed reading your wonderful poem Karen God bless you. xx
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 8:35:00 AM
In youth I adopted the view beauty hurts. In my maturity I realize being comfortable in one’s skin is what truly makes you beautiful! God bless you as well!
Date: 2/4/2025 6:35:00 AM
Learning to be content is one of the keys to happiness. Your stanza about the shoes is something my wife has come to grips with in recent years. Why torture yourself lol?
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 7:30:00 AM
I think women dress for men as well as the approval of other women. lol Thanks for reading Tom!
Date: 2/4/2025 4:49:00 AM
Excellent poem. I like the use of colors here. Nice imagery with them
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 5:46:00 AM
Oliver thank you so much!
Date: 2/4/2025 3:51:00 AM
Wow, Karen I love this! So many bold colors, bold thoughts, and powerful images! Nice poem!
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/4/2025 5:45:00 AM
I appreciate that Kathleen! Thanks!

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