Tag Archives: confusion

A Child’s Questions

Posted on March 23, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Use the words, ‘for reasons they don’t understand’ in a poem.” But, where are we going? Why do we have to leave? I won’t see … Continue reading →

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Suspending Belief

Posted on March 1, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #375 – Honesty “Write and honesty poem, or write a dishonest poem.” Internet misinformation Hackers secret station features photos of people who are not real, but would love to steer you in their direction. … Continue reading →

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Munch on Maize

Posted on November 24, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem from the viewpoint of a turkey.” First of all, you confuse us by changing the date of your so-called ‘holiday.’ We run … Continue reading →

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Alice Decides to Take Her Leave

Posted on November 19, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 18 – Quilt Pt. 3 “Write a poem based on your cento.” Heads roll, as the Red Queen’s temper fires her face. Playing cards shake in fear. Cat grins maniacally then vanishes. A nervous … Continue reading →

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Mind Juggling

Posted on January 3, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #465 – Write an exploration poem. “There are so many places to explore, aren’t there? Explore the house, neighborhood, or city. Peruse the passions of the heart. Mine the mind to see what you’ll find. Explore … Continue reading →

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This House

Posted on September 12, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #453 – Write a dream poem.  “Sometimes the dream takes center stage (and it can get kind of surreal). Other times, I incorporate pieces of a dream or dreams into a larger poem. If you don’t dream, … Continue reading →

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On A Cartoon Sidewalk

Posted on July 1, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Radiation”  (posted by Bjorn) Today we know both of blessings of radiation but mostly of the curse and death that follows. We fear the fact that it’s invisible. It’s a ghost we … Continue reading →

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Spring-Ahead

Posted on March 12, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Pantry #394 – Share a Poem “Greetings, Poets! For those of us in the United States, today is the first day of Daylight Savings time, also known as Summer Time. I know different parts of the … Continue reading →

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Orange Brother Is Watching You

Posted on February 5, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads:  Flash 55 PLUS!   (imagined by Kerry) Greetings to all poets and friends. It is time for the Flash 55 Challenge! Write a piece of poetry or prose on a subject of your … Continue reading →

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In Session

Posted on January 21, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Quickly #20 Write using multiple voices – Write a dialogue or a mob scene— depends on how long you want to keep it up. I never seem to have any self-esteem. Why do you suppose that is? That is … Continue reading →

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