Tag Archives: solitude

Flying Solo

Posted on May 7, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics:  Solitude  (posted by Bjorn) In today’s situation of social distancing, we all have taken a crash course in loneliness, and when learning to cope. Today I would like you to write about your … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Prison

Posted on April 21, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides April 2020 PAD Challenge – Day 20 Write an isolation poem. A quiet corner to write in one hand cups chin Smooth jazz plays softly in background snoring dog sound Home phone unplugged due to spam … Continue reading →

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Solo

Posted on March 28, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Solitude  (posted by Sumana) Solitude is an essential human need to replenish the soul. It does clear the weary mind of the clutter and gives élan to your existence. No wonder poets and artists often … Continue reading →

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Morning Meditation

Posted on February 5, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Solitude  (posted by Kim) “I regularly read Brain Pickings by Maria Popova and a recent one had an article about Hermann Hesse on solitude.  The article starts by describing how Hesse’s ideas about … Continue reading →

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Space

Posted on April 28, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Open/Openness What do the motifs of open and openness help you to think about?  What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Breath coming easier, pace relaxing as all I can see in front of me … Continue reading →

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