Tag Archives: lovers

Waking From A Dream

Posted on April 26, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 25 “Two-for-Tuesday – Write a dream poem and/or a reality poem.” So many day are odd, no longer even except in my dreams, which I rely on to embrace you, … Continue reading →

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Willow Wooing

Posted on November 11, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe (prompt by Devereaux and Beth) “Pick three of your favorite words beginning with the letter “W”, and use in any form of writing.” Wooing you is my passion. Can’t you see what I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged lovers, proposal, tree, Written from three "W" words | 3 Comments

Legend Has It

Posted on September 16, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt by Devereaux and Beth – “sapphire stardust” Legend has it that each time the lake sparkles sapphire blue under a full moon, lovers are sprinkled with stardust. https://godoggocafe.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged lake, legend, lovers, written from words | 3 Comments

Snapshots Stored In The Heart

Posted on July 22, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt “Write a poem using the phrase “if we never”. One day he told her they would have to part. It was not a surprise; they both knew the ending. Summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged endings, lovers, memories, Summer, written from words | 2 Comments

Call Me Alacanthra

Posted on October 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Weekend Mini-Challenge: Take a chance and step into the mythical realm ~ (posted by Sanaa) “Werewolves, sirens, mermaids and creatures who devour blood, for centuries these myths and tales have continued to … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged imagination, lovers, mermaid, Written from Art | 12 Comments

Love Among The Flowers

Posted on August 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1729 Wildflower variety — Use That Quote Of course there is a small task to work with today. I love to read a love poem in which you use love and wildflowers. You can create a … Continue reading →

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Garden Lovers

Posted on May 6, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Art FLASH! (posted by Kerry) She leans seductively against a tree, turning it into a snake. He is enthralled, will give his all to please her. He extends a palm filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged garden, lovers, observation, Written from Art | 14 Comments

Sugared Strawberries

Posted on March 29, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Get Listed: Late March Edition (posted by Sanaa) Greetings poets, wayfarers and friends. As we bid farewell to the month of March I am reminded of poems by Algernon who was one … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged endings, forbidden, Love, lovers, Sonnet, written from words | 9 Comments

Yellowstone

Posted on December 13, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1561 – Yellowstone National Park . . . meadow hot summer day making love on the meadow sweet perfume of grass © Chèvrefeuille (our host) Here is my attempt: inviting blanket yellow grasses of meadow tease … Continue reading →

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Young and Older Lovers

Posted on September 1, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly, September How about a little mash-play this weekend? High/Low. You’ll need two source texts. I’m suggesting you use the verses of two songs, one with an elevated or spiritual tone and the other–not. Join them by … Continue reading →