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A Glimmer

Posted on April 16, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 15 “Write a shadow poem.” He sits, a outline of former self, says he is old and stupid. I go to see him once a week, hoping a glimmer exists … Continue reading →

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Unfiltered

Posted on August 15, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Whirl, Wordle #565 Words: mindful, puzzle, ground, judging, filters, mouth, film, still, mind, art, breeze, wire With no filter in place, every thought in her mind comes right out of her mouth. She is unable to be … Continue reading →

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Unremovable Disguise

Posted on November 3, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetics Aside – November Chapbook Challenge 2017 – Day 2 Write a disguise poem.  (Halloween, spies, practical jokes.  Some people disguise their true selves on social media profiles–not to mention all the disguises used by plants, animals, and … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Waiting

Posted on January 24, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets – Haibun Monday #29  (guest host:  Michael) As your guest host today I am asking you to consider the concept of WAITING. We all do it at least once a day. We live in a world … Continue reading →

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