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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

W3 Prompt # 172 + Friday Writings # 190

idlewild
the sound of music to her ears
not a few of her favourite things
her very favourite thing
lost to reality
elsewhere in the head
her dream
endless hours
gazing out at nothing
dolce far niente
she is  par excellence
at idlewilding
never  to be confused with
edelweissing
energetic kiddy choruses
caterwauling about solfege
with a  frenetic fraulein nanny 
who wants to marry the boss
singing about her favourite things

 

Idlewild..meaning from THE DICTIONARY OF OBSCURE SORROWS

allowing your mind to wander and relax....freedom to be....not having to do anything....being grateful for a long road trip gazing out even if it's just to flicker your eyes across the passing landscape.











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18 comments:

  1. ben AlexanderAugust 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM

    I like how this flows with a playful ease — “par excellence at idlewilding” really nails the vibe.

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  2. Nolcha FoxAugust 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM

    Excellent, Rall - made me smile!

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  3. AngeAugust 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

    Great word choice Rall and your poem fitted it just perfectly 🙌

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  4. ChristineAugust 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM

    This is great. I really like how you wove it into your ideas.

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  5. murisopsisAugust 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM

    Playful and clever! I had a good chuckle and the cherry on top was the SNL skit!!

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  6. Marion HortonAugust 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM

    Love the turn in this - idlewilding to edelweissing. Thank you for the video clip - still smiling.

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  7. Rosemary Nissen-WadeAugust 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM

    What a wonderful word is idlewild! And the 'odd favourite things' video is a scream (in both senses). Your poem makes good sense of it all.

    PS I Hope you read my reply to your comment on my piece.

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  8. IntelliblogAugust 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM

    LOLLLLL!

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  9. violetAugust 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    This was fun! I fully expected the video to be Edelweiss but your choice was perfect!

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  10. SgeoilAugust 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM

    Wonderful!

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  11. Jae RoseAugust 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM

    I love the idea of idle wilding - and the internal happiness we can quietly seek out for ourselves in this world - Jae

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  12. RommyAugust 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM

    I think I found a new favorite word... and a funny video to share.

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  13. Artie and StuAugust 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM

    delightful whimsy!

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  14. vanderloostAugust 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM

    Playful and enjoyable

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  15. Yvonne OsborneAugust 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM

    Idlewild....love the meaning. I don't think I ever knew... it sounds like day dreaming. Love your frenetic fraulein nanny!

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  16. LesleyAugust 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM

    Thank you for introducing me to this word. I love your idlewild poem!

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  17. Melissa LemayAugust 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM

    “endless hours
    gazing out at nothing”

    are always enjoyable.

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  18. purplepeninportland.comAugust 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM

    What a great word, Rall!

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