Tag Archives: Seasons

horizons

Posted on May 18, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #386 – New Horizons “We’re looking off into the near distance, searching our horizon for the next big thing. Every adventure is out there for our taking as long as we’re making a concerted … Continue reading →

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Old Seasons Die

Posted on November 15, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – Day 14 – The Falling Line Cascade Form – “Write a line that can bear repetition.” Piles of leaves ready to sweep Some still sport bright hues. Most crunch underfoot bringing Winter near. Looked out … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animals, cascade poem, changes, leaves, sadness, Seasons | 6 Comments

Seasons of a House

Posted on September 26, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #179 In Autumn leaves flutter, form a carpet ’round the house whose appearance shouts Winter. Slats seem faded and worn against gold blanket. When cold weather blows in, the frame will splinter. If only this house … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged generations, house, laughter, Love, Seasons, Sonnet, Written from Art | 21 Comments

As Seasons Fade

Posted on July 7, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe Tuesday Writing Challenge (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem using, evanescence, trill, and longevity.” Trilling, tweeting birds in trees increase longevity, extending seasons of spring and summer ’til forever seemed to be … Continue reading →

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Holding Strong

Posted on April 4, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #154 Unwilling to cede his Winter throne, the lion attempts to stare down the milk-white lamb of Spring, soon to become next king. Each animal reflects a season. http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

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In The Wild

Posted on March 14, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #151 lush coat of Spring red wolf nears season’s end wears Winter’s white camouflage http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged camouflage, Haiku, Seasons, wolf, Written from Art | 14 Comments

Cold Whisper

Posted on December 17, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Use the phrase “as winter whispers” in any form.” as winter whispers he catches the ear of Spring my days are numbered https://godoggocafe.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Age, Haiku, Seasons | 4 Comments

Broken Shadows

Posted on September 16, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Prompt – Poetry: 9 Across For A Countdown (posted by Laura Bloomsbury) Use one of these lines: . It seems as though you are still summer (cite Merwin) . Broken shadows across the cracked ground (cite … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged change, nonet, Seasons, shadows, written with line from another poet | 19 Comments

Seasons Scuffling By

Posted on September 7, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Writers’ Pantry #36: Change of Season (posted by Rosemary) “Hello wordsmiths, this is Rosemary. And we’re in September already – so soon! Here, it’s the beginning of Spring. For most of you it’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged fear, hope, Seasons, Sonnet, work | 8 Comments

Response to “Birches” by Frost

Posted on March 30, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides Countdown to April PAD – T-minus 3 A milder March gives way to April’s indecisiveness. Budded trees may open only to close like delicate daffodils in chill wind. So sad am I to see a promising … Continue reading →