Tag Archives: prejudice

Small-minded

Posted on April 8, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 7 ”write a small poem.” Boss did not hire the man who sat before him, though resume showed sterling qualities. Interviewee chose not to play the race card, although he … Continue reading →

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Cat of a Different Stripe

Posted on May 15, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads:  “Mythical Prejudice” – Poetry and Flash Fiction with Magaly For today’s challenge, I invite you to write a 3-stanza poem or a very short story (313 words or fewer) that explores prejudice from … Continue reading →

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Misdirection

Posted on January 30, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Quickly #29 Write what would purport to be a set of instructions (directions, recipe, etc.), but give it a hidden agenda. “Okay, you take this road all the way down to Miller’s Feed Store. At fork in road, … Continue reading →

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