Daily Archives: December 1, 2021

“underneath my ribs”

Posted on December 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #255 – “underneath my ribs” My dog had skin and fur overlaying his ribs. Now his ribs ride on top. So chilled, I felt the cold creep underneath my ribs. child cries, breath shallow has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged child, dog, Haiku, limerick, Micro-poetry, ribs, starving | 3 Comments

Sniffle, Sniffle

Posted on December 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2, Prompt #362 Baby, It’s Cold Outside. “Write a cold poem.” I hope I don’t catch a cold, and panic it’s much worse than that. As virus mutations grow bold, I hope I don’t catch a cold. … Continue reading →

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Witness in the Shade

Posted on December 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Whirl, Wordle #529 Words: free, morning, why, papers, truth, shiny, witness, strive, engine, wings, split, price Why did this witness come to light right before deliberations? Hope this case was not engineered by council for the defense. … Continue reading →

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Virtual Meetings and Friendships

Posted on December 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 30 “I hope you have enjoyed yourselves, and have found things you wouldn’t have otherwise written. Keep your head on your shoulders, your eyes on the prize, and your nose to the grindstone. Good … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged family, meetings, virtual friends, warmth | 5 Comments

Evening Peace

Posted on December 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: November 2021 PAD – Day 30! “Write a The End and/or The Beginning poem.” When darkness falls, I feel at peace, with one dog curled up fast asleep beside me on his blanket, warm. It’s after nine; my … Continue reading →