Tag Archives: party

Myrna Celebrates Herself

Posted on July 14, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #155 Let’s Celebrate (posted by Merril) “Hello dVerse Poets! It’s Merril welcoming you back to our poetic pub after the break. We’re going to jump right in with a celebratory Q.” Today—and this … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged book, party, quadrille, Summer | 12 Comments

Poor Artie

Posted on November 5, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: November 2021 PAD – Day 4 “Write a party poem.” Artie is a man from Killarney, forever the life of the party. He married in June, soon the marriage was doomed. Wife voted opposite party from Artie. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2021-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-day-4

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged limerick, marriage, party, Written for Challenge | 2 Comments

Animal Affair

Posted on January 24, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #144 Upon emerging from the ark, the animals were parched. Two by two they met at a fresh water pool. Tigers, pandas, giraffes, zebras, and more. Slurping, neighing, and hooting sounds echoed ’round. It was an … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animals, party, pool, welcome, Written from Art | 18 Comments

Odd Celebration

Posted on December 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub Meeting the Bar: endings/beginnings (posted by Peter Frankis) “So tonight poets, I leave it up to you. Let’s write something on endings: – it could be a poem that plays with endings – where your … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged celebrate, clothing, divorce, Golden Shovel form, party | 28 Comments

Twenty-Five Years

Posted on June 25, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United (posted by Rommy) Weekly scribblings #25: “Well, That Was Unexpected” “Hello Word Artists and Admirers! For this week’s prompt I’d like you to shape your artistry around the word “unexpected”. You don’t need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged appearances, marriage, party, separation | 22 Comments

Effects of Dreaming

Posted on April 10, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – April Poems – Day 9 The Tuesday Platform: “Understand That This is a Dream” (poem by Allen Ginsberg) (posted by Sanaa) “Greetings poets, wayfarers and friends. Welcome to the Tuesday Platform, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged choice, dreams, exhaustion, party, refreshed, sex, terror | 10 Comments

After Hours Party

Posted on April 4, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 3 For today’s prompt, write an animal poem. The poem could be about an animal. Or it could just mention an animal in passing. Or include an animal in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged mythical anials, Night, party, triolet form, woods | 8 Comments

Double Staircase, Double Life?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Bits of Inspiration~Stairs (posted by Susie) Descend the double staircase exuding elegance and charm. Wealthy couple greet their guests in the foyer. Blue and ivory oriental carpets, and cherrywood occasional tables displaying … Continue reading →