Tag Archives: imagination

Monet

Posted on January 22, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: Connections (posted by Merrill) “Think about connecting or connections in any sense.” I remember that special room in the Museum of Modern Art. The first time I entered a hush, a quiet beyond … Continue reading →

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Wanting Peace of Mind

Posted on November 30, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 29 “For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Wanting (blank),” replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your … Continue reading →

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What If Horizons Were Rainbows

Posted on October 26, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #309 – Horizons “It’s been an interesting year, to say the least. 2020 has been a beast I hope to not encounter again (but I’m not holding my breath). So we take the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Sky-Skiing

Posted on September 22, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #112: The Sky’s The Limit” (posted by whimsygizmo) “Today, I shall paper-airplane-sail you the word sky. Describe for us a skyline. Build a skyscraper of phrase. Scribe us something sky-blue true. Go skydiving … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Bodies of Water

Posted on August 10, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #298 – Ocean, Lakes, Rivers, and Streams “We’re writing water or waterways today. Your inspiration will come from one of these four sources. There are oceans of lotions, land of a thousand lakes, river … Continue reading →

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Panoramic View

Posted on August 8, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration – Now See Hair “What does a strand of hair see?” I am a wavy lock, you would be shocked to see light the way I do. You afford me a panoramic … Continue reading →

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Keeping Hope

Posted on July 25, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets and Storytellers United – Writers’ Pantry #29:  “Never Lose That Sense Of Hope”  (posted by Magaly) When depression raises its dark gray face there is that temptation to allow oneself to be swallowed up in the whorl. … Continue reading →

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Dragon in the Doldrums

Posted on July 6, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle  #463 Words:  now, breath, hold, room, dread, shout, creep, inhale, cloud, want, crash, panic Never had a problem inhaling, holding his breath, and exhaling a cloud of fire that filled a room. He spread … Continue reading →

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Seashell Ferry

Posted on June 8, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #293 – “It Makes Sense-Sight Unseen.” “We’re asking you to see with your “inner eye.” You will write a poetic scene that is purely in your mind. Your imagination will lead you to an … Continue reading →

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Heart Rates and Pocket Watches

Posted on May 7, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poets:  Internal Rhyme “Some of us were (are) stuck inside for a period of time. We have become internal. So why not play with internal rhyme. Sure, it’s not actually a “form” but it … Continue reading →

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