Tag Archives: confusion

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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World of Sand

Posted on January 12, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #379 – Write a dream poem. Sand covered ground, maze of buildings, hazy sky unsure of weather. I work somewhere in this area. Coming back from lunch, streets strike an unfamiliar chord. Construction hammers bang, drills … Continue reading →

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Who Wears the Captain’s Hat?

Posted on January 5, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets – New Beginnings Choose the piece of art that speaks to you.  (posted by Michelle) Who’s at the helm of this strange realm? An eagle-eyed captain who rows with a brush, and palette of dangerous colors. … Continue reading →

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