Tag Archives: wealth

Who Resides In The Mirror?

Posted on September 18, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Sunday Muse #228 “Venture through the vintage images and choose the one that speaks the loudest to your muse. I look forward to seeing where they lead you!” What were you expecting to see–the wealthy socialite with her … Continue reading →

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Oligarchs of War

Posted on June 6, 2022 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Bloomings2, Prompt #389 – Lyrics are Poetic “Think of a lyric you enjoy, or listen to some music and cull a line to use in your poem or as your inspiration. Credit the source. Music doth have … Continue reading →

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The Carefree Couple

Posted on August 19, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #417 Words:  entry, tubes, clear, offer, crash, bid, bizarre, spent, weight,  doubt, shallow, ground Surrounded in clear glass, the entryway offers a spectacular view of lush grounds, and snow- peaked mountains. Owners are a … Continue reading →

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Double Staircase, Double Life?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – Bits of Inspiration~Stairs (posted by Susie) Descend the double staircase exuding elegance and charm. Wealthy couple greet their guests in the foyer. Blue and ivory oriental carpets, and cherrywood occasional tables displaying … Continue reading →

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riches

Posted on January 24, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Carpe Diem #1350 Theme Week ep. 4: The Fourth Voyage of Sindbad (voyages of Sindbad as told by Scheherazade to save her life.) in the backyard the old Sakura has lost his blossom until next spring © Chèvrefeuille (our … Continue reading →

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Ninety-Nine Percenters

Posted on October 24, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  The Sunday Whirl, Wordle #271 Words:  birth, we, delve, tell, thrive, spent, plant, way, thousand, break, bounce, wake Thousands are spent, and disgusted–weary of our country’s elections. Collections for campaigns tell of breaks in the concrete of our … Continue reading →

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Mowed Down Dreams

Posted on October 22, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads, Kerry Says ~ It’s Blowing in the Wind Our Challenge today is to select a line or lines from the work of Bob Dylan, and use it as the spring-board for a poem. … Continue reading →

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Riches

Posted on October 14, 2016 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Wealth The subject of Wealth is today’s topic: whatever wealth means to us. “To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace”–Confucius Weekend Glory By Maya Angelou Some clichty folks don’t know … Continue reading →

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