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Odd Celebration

Posted on December 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub Meeting the Bar: endings/beginnings (posted by Peter Frankis) “So tonight poets, I leave it up to you. Let’s write something on endings: – it could be a poem that plays with endings – where your … Continue reading →

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Daisy Picking

Posted on November 12, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets – Meeting the Bar; The Alouette    (Posted by Bodhirose) This form consists of two or more stanzas of 6 lines each (sestets) with the following set rules: Syllables/Meter: 5, 5, 7, 5, 5, 7 Rhyme Scheme: … Continue reading →

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Getting a Get

Posted on June 30, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #356, “Getting A ______” In order to get a get, an orthodox Jewish husband must present a written divorce document. He does not need a reason–burned dinner, sinner in an adulterous affair, bad hair day– and … Continue reading →

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