Tag Archives: poverty

Fortunate

Posted on November 27, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 26 “For today’s prompt, write a thankful poem. Write an ode to someone or something. Or compose a sonnet that expresses thanks–either from you or as a persona poem. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged comforts, pandemic, poverty, thanks, Villanelle form, Written for Challenge | 2 Comments

Dreams In A Field

Posted on May 4, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #454 Words: guns, throb, still, songs, mob, spring, children, mean, seal, listen, fields, dream Their fate is sealed– the poverty-stricken, mean, street children whose hearts still throb with yearning to listen to songs, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged children, mob, money, poverty, promises | 6 Comments

An Artist’s Life

Posted on February 13, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: Black History Month (posted by Anmol) “As many of you must know, February is commemorated as Black History Month. So, today, we will be celebrating some amazing African American poets, in particular, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged art, inspired by quote, late recognition, poverty | 6 Comments

Lean Times

Posted on December 7, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration – They’re Only Words WEASEL AS MANY OF THESE WORDS INTO YOUR POEM/STORY: MECHANIC, SINISTER, SPAGHETTI, BATHTUB, NEWSPAPER, BARREN, SHOE Shoes stuffed with newspaper to keep out the chill. Indoors–minimally furnished, barren … Continue reading →

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Give All You Have

Posted on February 25, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #392 Words: tithe, maybe, chide, wormhole, trial, decide, ride, just smooth bright, vial, tide The tithe decided upon seemed exorbitant. A tenth of a wormhole does not leave much wiggle room. Those that hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged business, charity, guilt, institutions, poverty | 5 Comments

In A Cold Place

Posted on February 12, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #338 Words: hazy, home, earth, rasping, holy, poverty, saint, crazy, frozen, rope, folded, gusts Poverty entered every fold of their cold lives, freezing lines on faces into tight frowns. Wind gusts whistled through insufficient … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 29, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1333 – José’s Sandals (A Christmas Tale from Paulo Coehlo) On Christmas Day, a special boy learns the true meaning of gift-giving. silence a new king is born love came to the world © Chèvrefeuille (our host) … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged cruelty, Haiku, inspired by short story, kindness, poverty | 1 Comment

Riches

Posted on October 14, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Wealth The subject of Wealth is today’s topic: whatever wealth means to us. “To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace”–Confucius Weekend Glory By Maya Angelou Some clichty folks don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged buildings, opinion, poverty, wealth, worship | 8 Comments

Roadside Beggar

Posted on November 19, 2014 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #607, Roadside Beggar (by Nana Fredua-Agyeman) Write a poem in the same tone, sense, and spirit. looking at the sun for a silver coin – roadside beggar © Nana Fredua-Agyeman Seeking sustenance Hand-lettered sign held close Homeless … Continue reading →