Monthly Archives: April 2023

Surprise Prize

Posted on April 30, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 30 “Write a surprise poem.” Really? What is my prize? Animal family? That presents catchall of choices. A chimp?? https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2023-april-pad-challenge-day-30

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Escape

Posted on April 30, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #257 It is daybreak, and I am not home. He said we were destined to be together, however, after our sex-soaked night, we fell asleep. He changed his mind as day broke. What a joke. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Emotions, escape, game, written from photo | 16 Comments

At The Dance

Posted on April 30, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 29 “Write a sight poem.” He has her in his sight. She is dancing with Mike, the star of football team. The bar he feels, is above par–no chance. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

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Looking Up

Posted on April 29, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Friday Writings #74 – The Act of Paying Attention I find I pay heed to more of nature than people passing. Clouds contain much more enchantment; they change in moments to other shapes, in front of your eyes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged clouds, nature, shadorma form | 10 Comments

You Are A Beam of Light In The Darkness

Posted on April 29, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 28 “Write a You Are (blank) poem.” When my voice is ragged, nerves on edge, your calmness aids my speeding heart. In softly spoken words you hedge the demons that … Continue reading →

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If . . .

Posted on April 28, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 27 “Write an anapodoton poem.” (unfinished phrase where a person can fill in the blanks. – e.g. If life gives you lemons . . .) If at first you don’t … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten

Posted on April 27, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 26 “Write a response poem.” Denial of compensation arrives. No explanation is provided by the Veterans Administration, who simply state, you can appeal. The Vietnam veteran is in midst of … Continue reading →

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“you wear black”

Posted on April 26, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #323 – you wear black You wear black so well– too many funerals ‘Oh my dear you should wear black clothes only. After all, you live in Manhattan now.’ black wide-brimmed hat slants across her pale … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged beatnik, clothing, Haiku, limerick, Micro-poetry | 3 Comments

Waking From A Dream

Posted on April 26, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 25 “Two-for-Tuesday – Write a dream poem and/or a reality poem.” So many day are odd, no longer even except in my dreams, which I rely on to embrace you, … Continue reading →

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I Miss Your Touch

Posted on April 25, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 24 “Write a touch poem.” You touched my heart with your piercing blue eyes. Though an introvert keeping dark times buried, you slowly opened up to me, and I was … Continue reading →