Tag Archives: seagulls

Sensations at the Shore

Posted on August 1, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #397 – Teeming Shore “We celebrate summer with a trek to the beach. The shore beckons us to write a poem on its inspiration. As always, branch out in any direction as you shore … Continue reading →

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“cherry red sky”

Posted on October 14, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #198 – “cherry red sky” When the sky cleared, it turned maraschino cherry red. against the cherry sky, silhouette of seagulls on her drawing she crayons sky carefully strokes of cherry red Her cherry red lipstick … Continue reading →

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Ocean Opera

Posted on July 4, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – July Covid-19 PAD – Day 3 – “A Day At The Beach” What can you hear?  We are looking for poems about the sounds heard at lake/ocean side. Sand shushes next to my blanket– quick … Continue reading →

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Tercets

Posted on March 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics:  Three from the Welsh speaking sea based on a poem of Raymond Garlick –  (posted by Laura) “For today’s prompt the challenge is to choose AT LEAST THREE RHYME SETS which I’ve taken … Continue reading →

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Beaches

Posted on August 22, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Wednesday Muse – “The Beach” Shock of cold water waves on sun-drenched skin, toes curling in mud as seaweed and driftwood sweep by.  Seagull’s eyes search for food, squawking. Children build castles. How can she wear that bathing … Continue reading →

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