Daily Archives: April 6, 2014

Through Other Eyes

Posted on April 6, 2014 by purplepeninportland

How do you see the moon? If you read five different poets describing the moon, you will see that each one extracts a facet of the moon, in their own unique way. You say, What does that do for me? … Continue reading →

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When Dreams Dare to Come True

Posted on April 6, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Glittering gold of stardom swept through the window blinding her in a celluloid shield. Too bright, too soon, she had reached a pinnacle of success. She tried to block it out, the cameras caught dark eyes filled with anxiety. Written … Continue reading →

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‘Twas After Midnight

Posted on April 6, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Night was nigh; he must prepare himself to dazzle a mysterious damsel not yet in distress. With full moon forecast, it will be easy for him to take in her loveliness, loneliness, ere his approach. Ah! purple bands are receding, … Continue reading →

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Illumined by the Moon

Posted on April 6, 2014 by purplepeninportland

how solemn each patch of grass illumined by the moon (c) Soen Nakagawa (1907-1984) Moonlight makes choices fog circles like planet rings Highlights litter of dark streets (c) Sara McNulty Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai Special #85-“Illumined by the … Continue reading →

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