Tag Archives: Day

At Night

Posted on June 9, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt Use “beautiful dreamer” in a piece of poetry or prose. women admire him green-eyed beautiful dreamer dreams in nightmare hues Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge–June 9, 2020

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Peace At Night

Posted on March 15, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets & Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #10: Early Bird or Night Owl? (posted by Rommy) “Shape you work around the idea of either or both.” Morning travel makes me ill, not something I can cure by pill. Appointments … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged darkness, Day, dogs, lazy, moon, music, Night, reading, stars | 10 Comments

Dog Routine

Posted on November 9, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 8 Write a pet poem. The dogs go out, the dogs come in no matter if it’s day or night. Murphy’s preference is 4:00 AM The dogs go out, … Continue reading →

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“the night sleeps”

Posted on October 23, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #149 – “the night sleeps” night sleeps during the day while day is on call. Day dissolves in increments until night is fully awake to host stars and moon. While the night sleeps, safety, security reigns. … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Day, Haiku, limerick, micropoetry, Night, vampire | 6 Comments

My Last Day

Posted on July 19, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside #489 – “Write a death poem.” Flawless beach day. Amorous lover helps me erect a sensational turreted sandcastle. We amble along shoreline, enthusiastic as kids over fan-shaped and nacreous shells. A plaintive cry of seagulls echoes … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Beach, Day, death, dinner, ideal, sex, slumber | 2 Comments

Indigo Invaders

Posted on January 7, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2, Prompt #229 – In The Mood (not yourself). “Write a mood or anti-mood poem.” Indigo invades my veins these days–the ones I do not know if I am capable of getting through to a lighter shade. … Continue reading →

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watering

Posted on February 24, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Weekend-Meditation #20 Revise That Haiku “This is the haiku you have to “revise” this weekend:” morning glory! the well bucket-entangled, I ask for water © Chiyo-Ni Here is my attempt: bucket filled watering morning glories to greet … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Day, flowers, Haiku, Inspired by another poem, water | 2 Comments

Starting With Jane

Posted on May 11, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Universal Jane #16 Morning Breeze As you all know this month is Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Month 2017, so I decided to ask you to create Tan Renga starting with one of the haiku by … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Day, Jane, light, stars, tan renga, water | 2 Comments

Chill

Posted on November 13, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides November Chapbook Challenge – Day 12 Write a poem for and/or about something that cannot be seen. A chill goes up your spine. Are you frightened or excited? A wild wind whirlpools leaves in a swirl … Continue reading →

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Clean

Posted on September 14, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Written for: MAG #237 At last the light of day shines, illuminates the white snow, and bounces balls of gold across my curtains. I throw the window open and thrust my head out into cold clear purity. http://magpietales.blogspot.com/