Tag Archives: stubborn

“the only one”

Posted on August 25, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #241 – “the only one” ‘You are the only one.’ Those words echoed in my ears as you walked away. Only one of us is willing to forget past misunderstandings. bowl of wrapped candies she picks … Continue reading →

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Love/Anti-Love

Posted on November 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides 2019 PAD November Chapbook Challenge – Day 26 “Today is our final Two-for-Tuesday prompt day. Pick one prompt for your poem today, or write a poem for each prompt, or write one poem that works with … Continue reading →

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The Hearing

Posted on November 4, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Sunday Whirl, Wordle #428 Words:  crisis, disgust, up, lies, probe, card, cover, fraught, silence, hearing, sully, resign Mom’s hearing was slowing, going. Stubborn woman that she was, thoughts of a doctor probing her ears disgusted her. Son was … Continue reading →

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