Tag Archives: sister

Building Blocks

Posted on August 27, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #34: Foundation (posted by Rommy) “Today I am asking you to consider the word foundation and use that to build up your words.” One of my fondest memories is the sight of … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged base, parents, reading, sister, writing | 4 Comments

Now That I Think Of It . . .

Posted on August 6, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United (posted by Rommy) Weekly Scribblings #31: What Makes You Smile? For this week’s scribblings, I’d like you to write about the things that make you smile. Send over your prose and poetic joys, both … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animals, helping, laughter, nature, sister, smiles | 15 Comments

What Would Mom Do?

Posted on April 5, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides April 2020 PAD Challenge – Day 5 Write a moment poem. Yesterday afternoon, my sister and I were out walking, talking about the plethora of events, both daily and special, that cannot now be celebrated. We … Continue reading →

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Fun Times

Posted on February 4, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #280 – “It’s Super” “What’s “Super” in your life? Whatever it might be, write a “Super” poem.” I am with family after eight years away spending fun times with my sister– we are. https://poeticbloomings2.wordpress.com/

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Under Deck Harborer

Posted on September 25, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille Monday (posted by Lillian) – “harbor” “Think of all the immigrants who came into the U.S. via Ellis Island. My husband’s grandfather for one – from Sweden. Rita Moreno for another – recognize … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged animal, cute, name, quadrille, sister | 12 Comments

Teacher From Hell

Posted on January 23, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Handwriting (posted by Kim881) It was hate at first sight. My overbearing, heavily perfumed, steely-haired fifth grade teacher hated my handwriting. It wasn’t that I could not write in script. This woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged Haibun, handwriting, imperfect, sister, teacher | 21 Comments

At Fifty

Posted on June 30, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Birthday(s) Write a poem giving yourself or someone else a birthday gift on a specific birthday. I was turning fifty–some years ago– and my sister found a perfect gift for a woman distracted from life by … Continue reading →