Tag Archives: snow

Rescue Me!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “A Nor’easter struck the Northeastern United States this weekend. In my corner of New York’s backyard, I lucked out with a down fall of 5 to 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged dog, Haibun, rescue, snow, Winter | 28 Comments

Pattern

Posted on January 31, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #145 (posted by Chrissa) late afternoon sun pattern of writing on snow filters through the trees http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged forest, Haiku, snow, sun, Written from Art | 23 Comments

Snowy Forecast

Posted on November 19, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2, InForm Poet-Snow Way Triolet “Today, we started getting our firsts glimpses of snow for the season. So, we will write a Triolet about something snow. That’s it and we’ll see how it goes.” The forecast is … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged forecasts, hope, sleigh, snow | 2 Comments

Posted on March 1, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #117 the cold night “This weekend I will give you a nice “fusion-ku” challenge, or “crossroads”. That nice special feature in which I ask you to create a “fusion-ku” from two given haiku. Your … Continue reading →

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“first snow”

Posted on January 20, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Carpe Diem #1797 – New Beginnings . . . First Snow “Today’s prompt is “First Snow”, it’s a classical kigo for Winter and that means you have to try to create a classical haiku or tanka following the … Continue reading →

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White on White

Posted on December 22, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #87 White on white-horse in a snowstorm-guides the way home for the perched lost bird. http://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/ ss

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Lace on Wood

Posted on December 19, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #507 – “Write a winter poem.” Lace patterns on wood slats. Squall of snow. Barely enough to cover a surface. Warning of Winter’s arrival, a wink. A day begun in sun changes to smears of gray. … Continue reading →

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Snow Diamonds

Posted on November 14, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Winter (posted by Sumana) “For this week write a winter poem.” “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged snow, Stillness, sun, tracks, Winter | 12 Comments

In October’s Early Snow

Posted on October 29, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Prosery 5 – All Hallows (posted by Bjorn) “Hello all, today it’s time again to write some prose from poetry. The rules are fairly simple I have chosen a poem for you and from … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged barren, children, disease, precautions, snow | 12 Comments

All The Food That’s Fit To Eat

Posted on September 22, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #261 – All The Comfort (foods) of Home “Write the comfort of home in the foods that satisfied and warmed you inside and out.” When hands were stiff and numb from playing in the … Continue reading →