Tag Archives: tears

A Parting

Posted on October 14, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe (Devereux & Beth) Use the phrase, “in the fading light” Twilight drew near, he blotted her tears, believing he must serve. In the fading light, she looked at him. He seemed to be already … Continue reading →

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Faces of Rain

Posted on August 31, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt #301 “Have You Ever Seen The Rain? “Write on any aspect of rain.” Rain reigns supreme in this new world of deluge and destruction. Tears rain down faces of those who have lost all, … Continue reading →

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The Magic Purple Sword

Posted on May 14, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics:  Purple Patch  (posted by sarahsouthwest) “Usually, I linger over seed catalogues, making careful choices. My particular favourite is the Real Seed Company, a small set up which sends out little brown envelopes of … Continue reading →

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Hypnotic Eyes

Posted on March 8, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Sunday Muse #98 – Eyes Without A Face The light and dark- colored eyes seem to move, to follow me as I sit studying them. Each one is teary, weary of the world. One has golden tear drops, … Continue reading →

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water

Posted on February 26, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1814 – Lost Love rainy day tears become one with puddles new moon © Chèvrefeuille (our host) Here is my attempt: waves of water soak a white party dress tears of love lost http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/

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After Midnight

Posted on July 9, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #359 Words:  lawn, turbulent, cabinet, stove, minute, lust, boat, shed, electric, hand, clock, pillow Hands of electric clock meet at midnight. Set book on night table, try to close my eyes before next minute … Continue reading →

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blue

Posted on July 2, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Haiku Horizons – blue filling an ocean blending into salt waters my own blue tears https://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/

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passing time

Posted on June 24, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #37 Troiku Challenge “Time” This weekend meditation I love to challenge you again to create a Troiku with a “fusion”-haiku. And this weekend I love to challenge you to create a “fusion”-haiku with the following … Continue reading →

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pooling

Posted on May 31, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #438 – Write a pool poem. a pooling of tears swept out to ocean depths saline sorrows  

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tears

Posted on March 19, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem Crossroads #1 Introduction to a new feature and a first try Haiku is still my first love, but during the years of our existence I learned to love and appreciate all kinds of Japanese poetry. And … Continue reading →

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