Tag Archives: security

Comforting Memories

Posted on March 23, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: in father’s name (posted by Punam) “So, you must have gathered, today we are going to write about fathers. Whether you want to write about your father, a fictional father or yourself as … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged color, Dad, eyes, hands, Love, security, written from song titles | 10 Comments

Arms Of A Tree

Posted on September 14, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – The strange houses of Lee Madgwick (posted by sarahsouthwest) “Choose an image and write a poem inspired by it.” My dream of warmth and comfort was to be enfolded in a tree’s embrace. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged imagination, security, tree, Written from Art | 14 Comments

You’re My Best Friend

Posted on December 5, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #189 You do not have to pick daisy petals to see if I love you. I will protect and defend you always. I more than love you; I woof you! http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animal love, loyalty, security, written from photo | 27 Comments

Carefree Days

Posted on May 13, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2, Prompt #247 – “Take Me Back to Chicago” “If there was any music I could consider the soundtrack of my life, it would be the music of Chicago. When they first came onto the scene, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged fun, music, nostalgia, security, simplicity, teachings | Comments Off

Assurance of the Moon

Posted on November 28, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 27 Two-for-Tuesday – Write a shaky poem. Or . . . Write a sturdy poem. I want to be wrapped in moon glow, feel secure instead of astray. Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged astray, moon, security, unease, villanelle, Written for Challenge | 2 Comments

“brick-by-brick”

Posted on November 7, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #101 – “brick-by-brick” She shrunk her world brick-by-brick Only with bricks would the house be secure for the third little pig He was obsessed with building a wall sent in troops while it grew ever tall … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged bricks, cheap, limerick, Micro-poetry, security, shrink | 5 Comments

Ash

Posted on July 12, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #993, Ash Through their understanding of Universal Order and their appreciation of their own unique role in it, the Celts discovered a deep sense of belonging and a purpose for their existence. Our modern and hectic daily … Continue reading →