Tag Archives: special

Holiday Silver

Posted on December 19, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse I remember Mom’s wooden chest, lined in red velvet. Nestled in their separate beds– the “good silverware”– only used on holidays. When that chest was ceremoniously placed on the table, we knew. Each piece had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged polish, silverware, special, written from photo | 4 Comments

Neighborhood Memories

Posted on July 6, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings – Prompt #341 “Home Is Where The Poem Is” “Take the place you were born, where you grew up, or somewhere you lived, and use it is the base of your poem.” This poem is . … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged adulthood, Brooklyn, childhood, heart, special, streets | 2 Comments

Hidden Art

Posted on May 7, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #68: Where Are You Placed? (posted by Rosemary) “Think about places which are special to you for any reason, and bring them to life for us in whatever way you choose.” Extraordinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged art, beauty, gardens, place, special | 12 Comments

Afternoon Tea

Posted on April 24, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 23 “Write an appointment poem.” I must not tarry and risk being late, this special afternoon tea’s delightful. A table is set for twelve who won’t wait. We laugh, we argue, and … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on May 9, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poet United Midweek Motif~Gift(s) (Posted by Sumana) “A friend is a gift you give yourself”— Robert Louis Steveenson “A gift is sometimes so special that it’s treasured for lifetime. Gifts are exchanged on special days or on no … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged gift, lives, saving, special | 22 Comments

Moon Takes Center Stage

Posted on February 1, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Moon Your Challenge: Does today’s convergence magnify or change the moon’s character? Make a new poem for the moon, using a perspective new to you. “The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Purple's Home | Tagged color, miracle, moon, rare, special | 20 Comments

“Most Memorable”

Posted on May 18, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Character Study (Walt) “Reader’s Digest” has had an ongoing series that they explore called “My Most Memorable Character”. We all know someone who has influenced us, done something selfless for someone or had been … Continue reading →