Tag Archives: Haibun

Another January

Posted on January 3, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Fireworks and a Dripping Tap (posted by Kim) “What do you do in the first days of January?” A calendar chosen in December replaces old year’s choice. All occasions, including Bugs Bunny’s birthday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged calendar, Haibun, January, New Year | 14 Comments

Middle of the Street

Posted on November 10, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: November 2022 PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 9 “For today’s prompt, take the phrase “(blank) of the (blank),” replace the blanks with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write … Continue reading →

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Black Beans Await

Posted on October 25, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Soup’s On! (posted by Mish) “Today, I’d like you to stir some soup into your haibun. You can write about the creative process of your own concoction or the memory of someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Haibun, scents, soups, warmth | 14 Comments

Unique Vacation

Posted on September 30, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: September Song (Guest host: Xenia Tran) “Create a haibun about September, and a special moment you experienced or are looking forward to.” A September vacation that would be recalled and cherished in … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged birthday, food, Haibun, luck, travel | 4 Comments

The Quiet Inside

Posted on August 30, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Give Me Shelter (posted by Mish) “Shelter could be nothing but a quick escape from the noise of the world. However, in times of poverty, homelessness, war, violence, shelter is everything. Shelter … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Haibun, meditation, noise, safety, tree | 17 Comments

Summer Begins

Posted on June 22, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Solstice (posted by Frank J. Tassone) Write an original haibun that alludes to the Solstice, whether Summer or Winter According to calendar events, today is the first day of Summer. The meaning … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged growth, Haibun, solstice, Summer | 4 Comments

A Child In Summer

Posted on May 25, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Summer (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Let’s join in the celebration of Summer! Write a haibun that alludes to this hottest of seasons.” When I think of Summer, I am apt to … Continue reading →

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Which Bird Is That?

Posted on April 27, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Bird Songs (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Today, let’s experience the joy of bird songs! Write a haibun that alludes to bird songs, or your favorite songbird.” A dawn chorus of songbirds … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged birds, chorus, Haibun, songs | 2 Comments

Pink Clouds

Posted on March 29, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Cherry Blossoms” (posted by Frank J. Tassone) The cherry tree buds look promising. Blossoms force their way into the world. They brighten up the day like pink cotton candy. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged brightening, cherry trees, Haibun, pink | 18 Comments

Mountain Snow

Posted on March 1, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday, “Cold Mountain” (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Today, write your haibun on either one of the following options: 1. A Cold Mountain: the towering heights, frigid temperatures, majestic views, or existential challenges … Continue reading →