Tag Archives: exhaustion

The Agony of the Supermarket

Posted on January 6, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: 2023 Get Started Writing Write Challenge – Day 5 “For the fifth day, write for at least 15 minutes. After all, this is a writing challenge. You can write fiction, poetry, nonfiction, or whatever strikes your fancy. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged choices, exhaustion, supermarket, Writing for 15 minutes | 4 Comments

Thinking Through a Blizzard

Posted on January 27, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Use “blizzard of thoughts” in a piece of poetry.” He pictured her in his mind, this goddess he met at his job one day, when too many hours of … Continue reading →

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Shopping at the Staten Island Mall

Posted on July 9, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 8 – Let’s Go Shopping “We’ve finally opened the Mall! (They haven’t really, not yet). Let’s walk the concourse and find us a new outfit to make us feel re-connected … Continue reading →

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Classical Blues

Posted on March 1, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #97 I am weary, of these concerts that put a crimp in my neck. No disrespect intended to Mr. Chopin, however, I have grown weary of your music as well. I wish to rebel, and hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged change, classical music, exhaustion, piano, woman, Written from Art | 28 Comments

Wild, Uncertain Cuckoos

Posted on April 14, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – April Poems – Day 13 Weekend Mini-Challenge – “Three Titles” (Posted by Magaly) “For the 13th day of Poems in April, I invite you to write a new poem that includes 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged exhaustion, fringe, Madness, uncertainty | 12 Comments

Effects of Dreaming

Posted on April 10, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – April Poems – Day 9 The Tuesday Platform: “Understand That This is a Dream” (poem by Allen Ginsberg) (posted by Sanaa) “Greetings poets, wayfarers and friends. Welcome to the Tuesday Platform, the … Continue reading →