Daily Archives: April 7, 2014

Still Blonde (with a bit of help)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Look! there she is, that girl I told you about. I am surprised she is out and about, because I heard she was a little loopy. Oh yeah. Her mother had to sit outside her class rooms for a whole … Continue reading →

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Mixed short forms poem

Posted on April 7, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Feeder filled Where are hummingbirds? Spring is here Spring is here Blue jays and robins at play Pink blossoms Pink blossoms burst from apple tree Where are hummingbirds? Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai #440 Mix short forms (ghost-writer, Jules)

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Expectation

Posted on April 7, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Jane Reichhold gives the following example of expectation: on a bridge a young couple discuss old lovers (c) Jane Reicchold Girl waits at window In corners, shadows sleeping gold-pink dawn rises (c) Sara McNulty Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai … Continue reading →

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Yellow Harley

Posted on April 7, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Swing your legs over and strap yourself in, baby. This yellow bike is polished like a diamond, hand-detailed, and powerful enough to zip along at a clip you have never experienced. It’s tough that they suspended you, but hey, those … Continue reading →

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