Tag Archives: Triolet

Tortoise And Hare

Posted on March 12, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #60: Troubled Relationships (posted by Magaly) “I invite you to write new poetry or prose using “a troubled relationship”—literal or metaphorical—as inspiration.” The tortoise was steadfast and slow. The hare was quick … Continue reading →

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Moving

Posted on February 13, 2020 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #515 – Write a hard times poem. Moving across the country, doubts clouding my head, is it right? Leaving best friends and family, moving across the country. Each afraid to admit defeat. Our hearts ached, we … Continue reading →

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Drumming

Posted on September 12, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #497 For today’s prompt, write a practice poem. He practiced drumming day and night with no ear for music at all. Neighbors wished he would see the light. He practiced drumming day and night; his music … Continue reading →

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Rumination is Wasteful

Posted on June 27, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #486 – “Write a waste poem” Used to think my poor choices a waste of time I would never recoup. Then realized I’d learned from each sour taste. Used to think my poor choices a waste, … Continue reading →

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Unsettling World

Posted on January 10, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 466 – The the phrase (adjective (noun), and replace it with the title of your poem. I watch the news through finger slats hoping to see just half the terror. Morning arrives, more tweeted spats. I … Continue reading →

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For Mom and Dad

Posted on November 5, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 4 For today’s prompt, write an apologetic poem. Maybe the poem itself is a first person apology. Or it could be about someone apologizing to someone else. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Food Balancing

Posted on October 4, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Balance (posted by Susan) Explore the possibilities of balance in a new poem. “You have to laugh at the things that hurt you just to keep yourself in balance.” ―Ken Kesey I try to eat … Continue reading →

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Reverie

Posted on July 8, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Camera FLASH! (posted by Kerry) It is time to strike a pose with our photographic challenge for July. Here I sit in reverie though it is bath time, I know. Dawn of … Continue reading →

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Heartburn

Posted on June 7, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides #439 – Write a heart poem. I should have known my heart would burn, but oh, that garlic bread was tasty. By now you’d think I would have learned. I should have known my heart would … Continue reading →

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New Drug

Posted on April 11, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2018 April PAD Challenge – Day 11 Write a warning poem. Brand new drug out on the market, one a day and you’ll be glowing. You can purchase it at Target. Stop this drug if you … Continue reading →