Tag Archives: sharing

Picnic in Park

Posted on May 18, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: One Woman’s Quest II VJ’s Weekly Challenge “I have this fantasy, that we all meet – money and COVID not being an issue. I ponder the how and where, imagining animated conversations and unexpected bondings. Won’t you join … Continue reading →

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All In Your Own Definition

Posted on May 10, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 PROMPT #333 – SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS “Consider this quote to inspire your poem.” “Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to.” ~Unknown Author What is your notion of … Continue reading →

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Warmth At The Inn

Posted on December 15, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #118 “inglenook” (posted by Linda Lee Lyberg) “Today is Monday and that means it’s time for dVerse’s own creation- the Quadrille. For those of you new to dVerse, the quadrille is a 44 … Continue reading →

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Merry Hanukkah (for a two-celebration household)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #315 Season’s Greetings “We as poets and writers eventually come to that “Hallmark” moment when we read a greeting card verse and say “I could’ve written that” or even “Why didn’t I write that?” … Continue reading →

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Ingredients for Two

Posted on August 8, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #492 – Write a marriage poem.  The poem could take place at a wedding, be dedicated to a couple about to tie the knot, and/or be an ode to marriage in general. Or maybe you consider … Continue reading →

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Sipping Sweethearts

Posted on February 26, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #74 – “sip”  (posted by Mish) Sweethearts sat at a white table on red vinyl seats. This hot day, ice cream parlor was packed, jukebox spun tunes. They shared an ice cream soda … Continue reading →

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Money, Money, Money

Posted on November 1, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Money (for World Savings/Thrift Day) Write a new poem with money as its focus. Dwell on what money is and does, reveal it. (Posted by Susan) “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your … Continue reading →

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Poetry Pokes At the Mind

Posted on September 16, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Weekend Mini-Challenge, “Resistance” – (posted by Brendon) Mailer once said you should never fall in love with your own writing, because when that happens it means you’re writing crap. But how are … Continue reading →

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Purple Pens A Poem

Posted on August 14, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #210 – “Whatchamacallit” Started my blog in Portland Now I am back in New York Everlasting love of purple seeded this blog’s garden Writing with a purple pen, when a lightbulb lit up in … Continue reading →

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Longtime Friends

Posted on May 30, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – The Tuesday Platform  (posted by Rommy) Do you have an interest you bonded over with a beloved? Is there an interest any potential lovers must have if they’re going to last longer … Continue reading →

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