Daily Archives: June 27, 2019

Cool Tips

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Wednesday Muse – “Keepin’ Cool” (posted by Toni) What do you do to keep cool? Dip in the river or pool? Do as the Japanese do and eat noodles with ice cubes in the noodles? Popsicles or Italian … Continue reading →

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“nightingale”

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1686 Troiku Month (15) Nightingale “Today I have a nice haiku by Chiyo-Ni, one of the most famous classical haiku poetesses we know. She is renown by that wonderful haiku about the Morning Glory, but that’s … Continue reading →

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pink

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1685 Troiku month (14) Pink Sakura Blush (Kim Russell) “This time I have chosen a haiku by one of our long time members, Kim Russell. She is a great haiku poetess and has shared a lot … Continue reading →

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Put On Your Walking Shoes

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Walk (posted by Sumana) “One can walk in so many ways: walking by faith in God; walking in a space of gratitude. We couldn’t agree more with Nelson Mandela when he says, “There is no … Continue reading →

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Rumination is Wasteful

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #486 – “Write a waste poem” Used to think my poor choices a waste of time I would never recoup. Then realized I’d learned from each sour taste. Used to think my poor choices a waste, … Continue reading →