Daily Archives: January 12, 2018

From The Lips Of The Hookah-smoking Caterpillar

Posted on January 12, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Rhubarb”  (posted by Paul) What character(s) might have found a home in your psyche? How would they write if they were to pen a poem? Today I would ask that you tune … Continue reading →

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Shame in the City

Posted on January 12, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night #211 (posted by Grace) Tenants in the Bronx are tortured by chill ill winds outside and in. Families, elderly, ailing, boil water in large pots to warm a tiny spot on kitchen … Continue reading →

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