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Turn It Off!

Posted on October 26, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub: Haibun Monday – Fear (posted by Frank J. Tassone “Write a poem that reflects fear.” Remember it clearly. My sister and I were watching The Twilight Zone, trying to stay brave. The episode opened with … Continue reading →

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Refusing The News

Posted on September 25, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetry Form: Zégel (posted by Grace) “The elements of the simplest and most common form of the Zéjel are: 1. syllabic, most often written in 8 syllable lines. 2. stanzaic, opening with a mono-rhymed … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Disappointment

Posted on April 14, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 13 “Write a Lucky and/or Unlucky poem.” Once there was a children’s show hosted by Sonny Fox. Various schools were invited to take part in the show. Now it was our turn. Oh, … Continue reading →

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English Springer Spaniel

Posted on March 24, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Weekend Mini Challenge: Nomenclature  (posted by Kim) “A couple of Saturdays ago I visited the Natural History Museum in London. Saturdays are always very busy, especially in the dinosaur section, so we … Continue reading →

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Seven Years

Posted on May 12, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetics Aside #349-Write a “running its course” poem. Whether it’s for good or bad, things often run their course eventually (except for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, which apparently keep going no matter what). Often, that phrase … Continue reading →

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