Daily Archives: April 20, 2021

“bleak as gravel”

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #223 – “bleak as gravel” Her outlook on life was bleak as the color of gravel. Winter’s blustery bleakness blows through trees, displacing gravel. gray-speckled gravel she sifts it through her fingers bits of her life … Continue reading →

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Magazine Mishap

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub-Quadrille #126 ‘Come “bother” up a poem. (Posted by whimsygizmo) To: U.B. Thick Gun Magazine If you had bothered to read my email– letter following–of April 1, 2021, you would know that I have no interest … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Alley

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Life After Fifty- Sadje’s “What Do You See?” (luna’s on line) Smokers come to Sally’s Alley, where tables are set wide apart, nondescript white ashtrays on each. A rustic sea- side restaurant of limited menu choices making decisions … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Boredom

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: One Woman’s Quest II VJ’s Weekly Challenge “How are you dealing with boredom in your corner of the world?” Varying my walks changes up the scenery. The local park has trails around a lake with ducks, geese, and … Continue reading →

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They Call It Love

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 20 “Write a love and/or anti-love poem.” this idea of love their eyes fixed on each other heartbeats like bass drum tune often heard together now they have a secret song https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2021-april-pad-challenge-day-20

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Elephant

Posted on April 20, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April PAD – Day 19 “Write an animal title poem.” Elephants never forget, that is what they say. It is not always true for me. I love when people bring peanuts for me, the scent of those people … Continue reading →

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