Daily Archives: January 25, 2018

Weapon of Choice

Posted on January 25, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Weapon  (posted by Sumana) “Our Motif today is Weapon. To quote Malala Yousafzai in this context, “Let us pick up our books and pens, I said. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one … Continue reading →

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Hurting Heart

Posted on January 25, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #424 – Write a sick poem. One school shooting after another Each time new horror sickens my heart when I see their faces–father, mother. One school shooting after another Anxiety for our safety hovers, pall shrouds … Continue reading →

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