Tag Archives: hands

“soft hands”

Posted on January 19, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #262 – soft hands With hands of velvet it was evident she did not work as a manual laborer. Her hands were soft and smooth, her heart was jagged and dark. stops in sunlit forest extends … Continue reading →

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“those clean hands”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #242 – “those clean hands” I can still smell the blood on your cleansed hands. The need for sanitizer during this horrific time has left my hands raw. preening himself parrot turns head left, then right … Continue reading →

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“cupped hands”

Posted on June 1, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #229 – cupped hands She cups her hands to gather Spring showers. Cupped hands gather no moss. sits at the stream making small waves in water with cupped hands There was a man born with strange … Continue reading →

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Power

Posted on October 28, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Use the phrase “in your hands” in a piece of prose or poetry.” Remember to vote, he said. The future of this nation may rest … Continue reading →

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Give The Lady A Hand

Posted on June 6, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #79 – “my right hand” I never confuse my left hand with my right hand. Doesn’t measure up in strength or grip. Unsuitable for writing, shaking hands, eating. Except for now, when I have to use … Continue reading →

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Left-Handed Compliment

Posted on May 24, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Tribute (posted by Sumana) For today’s Motif you are to write a Tribute Poem expressing praise for your subject. The subject can be varied and is of your own choice. Select someone / something (an … Continue reading →