Tag Archives: music

A Night Long Ago

Posted on October 5, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #137: Throwing Poem Stones. (posted by WhimsyGizmo) “Today, I want us to make a little Stone (Poem) Soup. “Carve us a poem out of the word stone.” Wild weed and Mateus wine. Stoned. … Continue reading →

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Jaded Heart

Posted on September 27, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #88: Equinox (posted by Magaly) “Today, I’ve selected three of my stitched blackout poem bits to offer as inspiration. I invite you to write poetry or prose which includes at least 1 … Continue reading →

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The Same Eyes

Posted on August 15, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #173 We have the same eyes, my little friend. I sing, and play to soothe the poor villagers. You cuddle up with them, and they feel loved. We each have our jobs to fulfill. http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

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Music

Posted on August 14, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetry Form: Mirrored Refrain (posted by Grace) “The Mirrored Refrain is rhyming verse form constructed by Stephanie Repnyek. The poem is formed by three or more quatrains where two lines within the quatrain are … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Child Prodigy

Posted on June 6, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #163 You see me, hear me, think my eyes are closed to better concentrate and feel this lovely music. Oh yes, I am a child prodigy, not not a choice made by me. In my mind … Continue reading →

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This Poem is Blues

Posted on May 12, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: Blue Tuesday (posted by sarahsouthwest) “In March last year, I asked you to write some red poems. Tonight, I want you to write me some blue poems. Red is pretty straightforward. It’s out … Continue reading →

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Crows Calling At Night

Posted on April 22, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: China-Kingdom of the Poem (posted by Laura Bloomsbury) “The Poetics’ Challenge here is: Select any ONE of the above poems and with as many re-reads as you need, imagine what the poet has … Continue reading →

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No Permanent Home

Posted on March 7, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #150 (posted by Carrie) Hurried, being chased from their home. The family gathers their most precious possessions–ones they are able to carry. Cannot afford to tarry here where danger lurks. Only the father, musician and teacher, … Continue reading →

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Caffeine and Poetry

Posted on December 2, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: VJ’S WEEKLY CHALLENGE #123: WARRIOR “That’s my warrior self. (Well, one of them.). Now tell me about yours.” Caffeine and poetry reading as I listen to Soundscapes. Check out day’s challenges, and meditate to unwind.

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Music Matches Mood

Posted on July 31, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 30 Musical Styles To what kind of music do you choose to listen? Blues jazz classic rock, some punk– Ramones, Patti Smith Doesn’t it depend on your mood? Relax with … Continue reading →

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