Tag Archives: freedom

Roar

Posted on April 19, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #174 (posted by Kim) “You say you want a revolution” “Today, I want you to write a poem of exactly 44 words (not counting your title), including the word revolution.” The zoo’s animals … Continue reading →

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Magaly’s Inspiration

Posted on June 19, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Friday Writings #31: Genuine Ink “For today’s prompt, if you wish to use it, I would like you to write poetry or prose inspired by the following lines: “be genuine / in life and ink / rebel against … Continue reading →

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Roadblocks to Freedom

Posted on May 30, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #388 The Price of Freedom “Whatever you perceive as freedom, make it the impetus for your poem. Freedom is not free. It carries quite a cost.” What would inhibit your freedom? Violence (street and … Continue reading →

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Free Tuna

Posted on April 22, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2022 PAD Challenge – Day 22 “Write an Organism poem. oh, sorry Charlie tuna are sleek and speedy lazy left behind continue to roam the sea slowly enjoying freedom https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2022-april-pad-challenge-day-22

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The Cookie Rebellion

Posted on January 15, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Meet The Bar: Nonsense Poem (posted by Bjorn) A few points to remember: 1. In the style we are doing we are still telling a story. It is clearly narrative and not gibberish. 2. … Continue reading →

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The Price You Pay

Posted on July 12, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #168 With freedom comes a price. Assimilating into a new land and culture takes a toll. The weight of the city is on her shoulders. She is learning the language, in hopes of becoming a doctor … Continue reading →

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Vital Move

Posted on June 9, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem that uses the words, “weary”, “nails”, and “mind control”. Weary of being the subject of his father’s mind control, he nailed a new position on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged father, freedom, influence, son, written from words | 2 Comments

The Attraction of Pale Blue

Posted on May 23, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #161 Butterflies gravitate towards pale blue like my dress. They know I will care for them. Not put them in a cage. Now that you have released them, I do hope the butterflies will forgive you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged butterflies, colors, freedom, girls, Written from Art | 23 Comments

Poetry Persists

Posted on July 8, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D – Day 7 – “Reason To Cheer” “How good is it that we can “come together” to write and comment here and on other poetry pages without restrictions or regulations? (OK, there … Continue reading →

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The Light Of The Moon

Posted on August 18, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Prompt – Poetry Form: Sestina (posted by Victoria Slotto) Allons-y to Provence in the south of France, and back in time to the 12th Century. The form is thought to have been developed by a troubadour, … Continue reading →