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Hermit For a While

Sometimes I would like to be a hermit, live in solitude in the woods, away from clamor and distraction, with quiet to think and write. Then I remember that I am an extroverted people person: I would not last three days with no one to talk to, not a month without a party. I read about the ornamental garden hermits in 18th century England, housed in artificial caves on the estates, paid to be on exhibit and to give sage advise to visitors – which sounds like the worst of both worlds. Maybe I can be a weekend hermit?

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Date: 7/18/2019 11:25:00 AM
Hi Agnes, I loved this poem. Perhaps party during the week and " Maybe, I can be a weekend hermit" might work. Best Wishes~ Warren
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Date: 5/17/2019 7:28:00 PM
Lovely, Agnes. I'm going through the same phase... but I'm sure I'd last a lot more than three days. LOL
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Date: 4/17/2019 4:59:00 PM
Regardless of where you live, please continue your poetry creation my friend. The world always needs more talented poets! A fav...
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/12/2019 4:45:00 PM
Thanks for your ind words.
Date: 4/12/2019 5:21:00 PM
Just read about all your parties Wow, your life is quite the opposite of mine, as I am married to a hermit type. He is not even interested in my poetry but is a good man. Anyway I wanted to come here and say thanks for your congrats to me. See you after next Tuesday.
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Date: 4/12/2019 5:00:00 PM
I learned two new things in this creative poem Agnes. I love to learn new things. I wouldn't have thought you the party type but you are such a good communicator I shouldn't be surprised. Well written my friend. : ) xxoo
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Date: 4/9/2019 8:38:00 AM
Holy 'Herman's Hermits' Batman!...I'm a part-time hermit Agnes...loved your verse...shhh...don't tell anyone...happy endings...^WW^...{*J*}
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Date: 4/6/2019 2:25:00 PM
I learned some things about you in this poem. Love the witty ending.
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Date: 4/4/2019 11:53:00 PM
This is really fascinating... I had never heard of "ornamental hermits" before either! I'm surprised they got ANYONE to sign some of those agreements (not bathing, etc... for 7 years?!). :O Great poem- and you should definitely give the 'weekend hermit' thing a try! ;)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/5/2019 7:10:00 AM
well, I guess with free room and board, you'd find somebody to be hired for doing nothing
Date: 4/4/2019 8:07:00 PM
I had not figured you for a party person!! I guess because of all your hiking etc.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/5/2019 7:06:00 AM
I am the queen of parties, Andrea. Any occasion. Dinner parties for 6-8, drinks&nibbles after colloquium for 20, summer bbq for 50, impromptu birthday party for a friend this week for 15, party for students in husband's research group (12) later this month... I rock at parties. And they are always fun because my friends are awesome, have intelligent conversation, and drink only in moderation.
Date: 4/4/2019 8:06:00 PM
I am a weekend hermit and i love it. I can go see movies by myself and come home and be communicative at Soup! NICE one, Agnes.
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