Daily Archives: April 24, 2022

How Villains Fare

Posted on April 24, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2022 PAD Challenge – Day 24 “Write a superhero or super-villain poem.” Cannot decide on the worst villain– Captain Hook, team of Boris and Natasha, callous witch with poisoned apple, and pointed chin. Could be Snidely Whiplash, … Continue reading →

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Miracle of Music

Posted on April 24, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #207 “Choose an image that speaks to you.” My family has died off slowly. I do not know if any friends have survived this latest destruction. What miracle left my gramophone standing in this rock pile … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged bombs, music, old man, rubble, Written from Art | 30 Comments

Laughter

Posted on April 24, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Friday Writings #23: Write your medicine (posted by Magaly) “Shape your words around the idea of medicine for the body and soul.” Nothing works as well as laughter to help you through difficult times. Pain and illness can … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged assess, laughter, new days, weight | 18 Comments

Think I Am Being Followed

Posted on April 24, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2022 PAD Challenge – Day 23 “Write a conspiracy poem.” Someone is following me, stealthy, light footsteps in shadow. When I turn, they duck behind trees. Could it be that odd man in the grocery? His huge … Continue reading →