Tag Archives: drawing

Occupational Dreams

Posted on October 19, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 18 “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~ George Eliot Had I talent for singing, I would pursue that dream now– me and my rock’n roll band playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged drawing, inspired by a quote, Poetry, singing, yens | 7 Comments

Myriad of Actions

Posted on June 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United (Posted by Magaly) Weekly Scribblings #24: When All Else Fails Write poetry or prose where speakers or characters fill in the blank, “When all else fails, I __________.” To snap out of a cloud … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged actions, Beach, Beneficial, drawing, meditation, walking, writing | 12 Comments

Draw Me a Roar

Posted on January 14, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #94 – “Roaring in the New” (posted by whimsygizmo). “Today, as we head into the new roaring 20s, I want you to urge your words to roar. Loan them to a lion, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Beach, drawing, quadrille, shell, Sounds | 15 Comments

Renga With Basho #10

Posted on October 13, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #53 Renga With Basho #10 “summer’s night” “Welcome at the first edition of our anniversary month’s weekend meditations. This month I love to challenge you every weekend meditation to create a renga with one of … Continue reading →

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Plans

Posted on November 28, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for dVerse Poets Pub Haibun Monday: “What Are Your Plans?” (posted by hayesspencer) My return to New York has left some holes in my life. The only way I can fill up holes is to keep writing. A writer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged drawing, Haibun, life plans, missing, writing | 20 Comments

wiggles

Posted on August 8, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #36 – “a straight line” even with a ruler my straight line wiggles to break away https://thetwiglets.wordpress.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged drawing, Micro-poetry | 2 Comments

Writing Technique-“Exquisite Detail”

Posted on November 29, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Tanka Splendor #25th, Teika’s 9th Tanka Writing Technique – Exquisite Detail (prompt: charcoal) This style is indicated by exact and precise details with often complex imagery. In Teika’s anthology of tanka styles he has 29 examples. … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged drawing, tanka, woman, writing technique | 2 Comments

Marks On A Page

Posted on November 18, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides November 2016 Chapbook Challenge-Day 17 Write a paper poem. Parchment and feather pens, calligraphy in bold black paint. Ivory-textured sheets on which I create greeting cards for friends and family. Blank pages of a sketch pad … Continue reading →

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Ocean Motion

Posted on May 24, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday, “too many mind . . .(posted by Hayes Spencer) In The Last Samurai, the main protagonist of the movie is being taught the Japanese form of fencing. He keeps getting beaten in … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Beach, calmness, drawing, Haibun, writing | 18 Comments

Doodling Attention Span

Posted on April 9, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides April 2016 Challenge – Day 8 Write a doodle poem. “In my mind, I’m thinking of how I like to doodle when I’m talking on the phone or sitting in a meeting. I used to doodle … Continue reading →