Tag Archives: leaves

My View

Posted on April 10, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Friday Writings #21: What’s There “Your optional prompt today is to look and see what is present, in your surroundings and/or your heart, and write of that.” Dining room window looks out on backyard where bushes sprout red … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged color, leaves, Spring, statues, view, yard | 8 Comments

Old Seasons Die

Posted on November 15, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 14 – The Falling Line Cascade Form – “Write a line that can bear repetition.” Piles of leaves ready to sweep Some still sport bright hues. Most crunch underfoot bringing Winter near. Looked out … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animals, cascade poem, changes, leaves, sadness, Seasons | 6 Comments

“colors of life”

Posted on November 22, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1839 colors of life “This month I have chosen the theme “autumn leaves”, and as it says it’s all about kigo for autumn. Today I have chosen the theme “colors of life” and that has to … Continue reading →

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Quilted Autumn

Posted on October 6, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub: Quadrille #113 – Blanket Us (posted by Merrill) “Use blanket as a noun, adjective, or verb. Describe a blanket, real or imagined. Make a blanket statement. Be cozy, dark, sensual, or funny. Maybe you want … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged autumn, colors, leaves, quadrille, quilt | 25 Comments

“she’s a leaf”

Posted on September 22, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #195 – “she’s a leaf” She’s a leaf I’m a twig It’s a relief she weighs less than a pig. In a butterfly flutter, she sways and becomes a fallen leaf. burnished red leaf she picks … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Haiku, leaves, limerick, maple, Micro-poetry, twig, vegan | 6 Comments

“into fall’s hands”

Posted on September 2, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe = Tuesday Writing Prompt Today’s prompt: into fall’s hands (Devereaux and Amanda) into fall’s hands last leaves that denude trees scatter on sidewalks https://godoggocafe.com/2020/09/01/tuesday-writing-prompt-challenge-sept-1-2020/

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at their peak

Posted on January 25, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1800 – New Beginnings . . . first leaf falling “Today I love to challenge you to create Japanese poetry themed “first leaf falling”, autumn is in my opinion one of the most beautiful seasons and … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged colors, Haiku, leaves, Night, outlines, shadows | 2 Comments

Proud Parent

Posted on November 14, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 13 Write a persona poem. Take on the persona of someone or something else. I stand so stately–proud without a sound except for my children who like rustling ’round … Continue reading →

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raining leaves

Posted on September 29, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #103 The Quest For A New Masterpiece Continues … Start Of Autumn “Go and find that gem, that beautiful diamond … your masterpiece, your evergreen like Basho’s “Old Pond”. Go … and create your … Continue reading →

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Smoky-White Spirits

Posted on April 24, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – April Poems – Day 23 The Tuesday Platform: “Gather Around For Some Ghost Stories” (Posted by Sanaa) “Write a horror poem that makes one taste the dark in broad daylight.” Headstones stand … Continue reading →