Tag Archives: limerick

“things were feral”

Posted on October 13, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #248 – “things were feral” The feral cat brought indoors is not happy. Feral beings gather together for bloodsport. on the sidelines watched with anticipation girl riding wild horse There once was an artist named Jill … Continue reading →

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“a busy window”

Posted on October 6, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #247 – a busy window Witch and skull decorations in a busy window Gazing out office window afforded her a view of busy city street busy day much to be done before window of time shuts … Continue reading →

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“the sun sits pretty

Posted on September 29, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #246 – “the sun sits pretty” Red sun sits low. Pretty soon it will sink beyond horizon of ocean. Sun is sitting pretty, shining from her throne, wielding power to turn the earth into gold. pretty … Continue reading →

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“let me go mad”

Posted on September 22, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets # 245 – “let me go mad” Let me go, madness is just around the corner. Put me in Wonderland where everyone is mad, and no one will notice. she fears madness even on this lovely … Continue reading →

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“breaks light”

Posted on September 15, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #244 – “breaks light” waiting for light to break through darkness When lightbulb crashed to the floor, it’s tiny pieces formed a mosaic. Hard to clean up without a light. light breaks across branches of maples … Continue reading →

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“steps on everything”

Posted on September 7, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #243 – “steps on everything” While scooping up dog poop, I stepped in it. Hurricane cleaned shoes. Have you noticed that the older you get the more steps you have to climb when going anywhere? sits … 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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“the only one”

Posted on August 25, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #241 – “the only one” ‘You are the only one.’ Those words echoed in my ears as you walked away. Only one of us is willing to forget past misunderstandings. bowl of wrapped candies she picks … Continue reading →

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“the stars burn”

Posted on August 18, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #240 “the stars burn” wildfires high enough to make the stars burn Once I had stars in my eyes– you burnt them out stars in her eyes she witnesses sparkling silver burn and fall A young … Continue reading →

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“corners of thirst”

Posted on August 11, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #239 – “corners of thirst” thirsting for vacation around the corner small places ache for old times diligent study needs to quench a raging thirst for education Together they sat on a bench pondering what liquid … Continue reading →

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