Tag Archives: baby

In The Neighborhood

Posted on October 18, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Days 16 & 17 “Pay attention Really. Piece of cake. If you can get out where there are people, listen to them. Make a few notes, and use the experience as the basis of your … Continue reading →

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“like fingerprints”

Posted on June 30, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #233 – like fingerprints child draws in colorful fingerprints He proclaimed his innocence until his fingerprints were lifted from the murder weapon. like crescent moons miniature in size new baby’s prints Impeccably dressed, breath of mint … Continue reading →

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Careful!

Posted on May 5, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Muse #54 Handle me carefully. I am still a baby. If you help raise me, I will forever be your protector. After I am on my own– flown the coop as they say–watch for little gifts outside … Continue reading →

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Fragile

Posted on May 24, 2015 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem Special #148, Ransetsu’s “the childless woman” Write a poem in the same sense, tone, and spirit as: the childless woman, how tender she is to the dolls! © Hattori Ransetsu (1654-1707) Woman holds baby She is … Continue reading →

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