Daily Archives: February 5, 2014

In Those Scented Summer Days

Posted on February 5, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Wild herbal smell, color of a persimmon– patchouli oil–a formidable fragrance when I was green, a child-like hippie, my crown full of flowers, my shoulders slung with the rope of a peace- sign bag.  Heaviness of beaded curtains, constantly tinkling. … Continue reading →

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Bouncing

Posted on February 5, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Slinky, young teen bouncing down steps, lying prostrate at bottom. Downward spin, no win, barely can fake a grin. Age spirals up, causes bending, stretching, sometimes unwinding to uneven lengths, all to find a suitable spring in her step.   … Continue reading →

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