Tag Archives: child

“turning page”

Posted on June 22, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #284 – turning page Last page left to turn saddens me– end of book Autumn leaves turning are the pages of a tree. child’s delight rapidly turning pages to her favorite part Remember when everyone had … Continue reading →

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“milk teeth”

Posted on March 16, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #270 – milk teeth After his whitening treatments, he milked his teeth for all they were worth. Had a wide grin for all. It was a bit disconcerting in dark rooms. His teeth glowed neon. The … Continue reading →

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Penciled Resolutions

Posted on January 10, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Friday Writings #8: Resolutions (posted by Rommy) “If you are looking for a prompt to bend your words around, may I suggest New Year’s resolutions – whether you love them or loathe them, if you’ve made any for … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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Myth of Childhood

Posted on September 9, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub (posted by Sanaa) Poetics: Dungeons & Derivatives “For today’s Poetics I invite you all to play a poetry game called, “Dungeons and Derivatives.” The idea here is to select one (from a list of eight … 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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A Child’s Disappointment

Posted on April 14, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 13 “Write a Lucky and/or Unlucky poem.” Once there was a children’s show hosted by Sonny Fox. Various schools were invited to take part in the show. Now it was our turn. Oh, … Continue reading →

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“happier than her”

Posted on March 31, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #220 – “happier than her” My dogs are happier than her dogs– they get to take walks. Her positive attitude accounts for her being happier than her negative brother. child sees happy frog he frolics on … Continue reading →

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Homeless Child

Posted on September 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration It’s Tragic! Write this poem: “The greatest tragedy is –––––––––” A child is left alone scared, hungry. You look at her and wonder how this can be. You bemoan– she looks young, … Continue reading →

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From Up Here

Posted on July 20, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 19 “Scanning The Horizon” “You are the Lifeguard in the big chair here at Poetic Bloomings Beach. Your Ray Bans are perched, your whistle is tethered and your flotation device … Continue reading →

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