Tag Archives: pride

To Classes of 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 15 “Celebrating The Class of 2020” “Let’s give the Class of 2020 their due.” You did it! Perhaps without Pomp and Circumstance marches, but these times dictate a different method … Continue reading →

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Blue Boy’s Encounter

Posted on June 18, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: On Pride  (posted by Anmol) “I invite you to take inspiration from the poets and poems shared here. You can write a poem about pride, gender fluidity, sexuality, protest, et al. or you … Continue reading →

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Two-Way Mirror

Posted on November 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Gratitude”  (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Greetings Poets! Welcome to Haibun Monday, where we blend prose and haiku into something new. Frank J. Tassone here, and today, I want to reflect … Continue reading →

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What A Turkey!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics:  Beauty in Ugliness  (posted by Mish) “Find the beauty in the ugly. Open yourself up to discover something not as noticeable at first glance. Refuse to be repulsed by what you see. Embrace … Continue reading →

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Dis/Obedient

Posted on October 10, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #457 – Write a disobedient poem. Children who disobey their parents eventually learn they have not truly won a victory, and become sad adolescents. Rebellion can nearly guarantee attention will be paid. When you seek gratification … Continue reading →

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Finger Paints

Posted on August 27, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings 2 #212 – “I Sing The Body Electric” Take a word or phrase that includes a body part and make that the title of your poem. Permission to mess up fingers and hands, dipping them into … Continue reading →

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Pride Parade

Posted on June 26, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Unconventional”  (posted by Jilly) I am here to rattle the cages of structure and suggest some non-traditional writing in the realm of the Haibun form. While this won’t qualify as Avant … Continue reading →

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never proud

Posted on January 10, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Twiglets #58 – “never proud” He was never too proud to take her money. Never prouder of his son than at this moment Never let pride keep you from admitting that you were wrong. Proudness in Neverland … Continue reading →

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RESPECT

Posted on August 31, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Respect In a time when disrespect is rampant, noticing respect is vital. We can still be surprised by the millions of ways people (and nations) show respect for each other. Let’s spread respect today. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Grads

Posted on May 15, 2017 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #299 Words:  tassel, speakers, sign, orange, board, love, honor, line, drum, work, bouquet, interpret Commencement speakers domed in orange-tasseled hats, scan sign board for their names. They await announcement preceded by a drumroll. Eager … Continue reading →

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