Tag Archives: food

We Feel Their Presence

Posted on November 16, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 Prompt #312 – Is Dinner Ready “As poets, we all bring something special to the table. As friends, we will give thanks and bring a tasty poem to our “feast.” Think a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and … Continue reading →

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Biscuit Bummer

Posted on November 6, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 5 “For today’s prompt, write a ruin poem. The poem could be about visiting some ancient ruins. Or you could write about ruining a situation or ruining a recipe (I’ve … Continue reading →

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Kept Cooking Into Her 80’s

Posted on October 18, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration – Mother (In-Law)’s Cooking “Write a list poem: Nine reasons to eat your mother (in-law)’s cooking – My mom could tender a brisket every time. My sister and I have given up. … Continue reading →

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No Price

Posted on October 18, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #41: What’s The Price (posted by Rommy) Write your interpretation of the question: What is it worth? A comfortable home, warm and cozy. Pets of your choice to cuddle Food in the … Continue reading →

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Dinner

Posted on October 9, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet: Endecha “The endecha is a 16th-century Spanish poetic form with the following guidelines:” Quatrain (or four-line) poem (or stanzas). Rhyme scheme: abcb Seven syllables per line for lines one, two, and three. Line … Continue reading →

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Sweet Summer

Posted on July 26, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #29:  “Writing About Food” Salivate in Summer for juicy fruit of plums, peaches, watermelon, cherries, berries, and grapes. Ice cream would do nicely for dinners–I would love chocolate-mint chip, coffee, butter pecan, … Continue reading →

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It’s No Eggplant Parm

Posted on July 12, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 10 – “What’s On The Menu?” “What’s your favorite dish? What’s something you’d like to try? What’s one thing you’ll never eat, no matter what? We’re writing food today! Can you … Continue reading →

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Observation

Posted on April 17, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets and Storytellers United – Weekly Scribblings #15: COVID-19 Quarantine Histories.  (posted by Magaly) “Write a poem which describes an instant, day, week, or month during the current  pandemic.” Essential vs. Non-Essential: Having a burning for bagels, I … Continue reading →

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Moose

Posted on April 15, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Blogging From A to Z -“M” Moosehead Beer has a moose on its label. Why? Are moose known for serious beer consumption? Bullwinkle never had a sip touch his lips. Male moose have antlers that look like sculptures. All … Continue reading →

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eyeing the food

Posted on March 4, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Twiglets #166 – “eyeing the food” The dog eyed a half-eaten hamburger. His nose quivered. In an acrobatic feat, he leaped onto a dining room chair, but was thwarted mid-paw. I do not like to see eyes in … Continue reading →

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