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Liberty Lies Low

Posted on July 6, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Lady Liberty  (posted by Susan) “Speak to Lady Liberty, or let Her speak in your new poem. Is Ms. Liberty someone you know?” My eyes weep at promises you did not keep. Belittled yearning of … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on April 10, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads – “Waiting for . . . ”  (posted by Izy) Write a poem about waiting, but don’t tell us what you are waiting for in the poem. Evening wears on, soon full night … Continue reading →

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Weary

Posted on December 24, 2015 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poetic Asides #333 – Write an exhaustion poem. A sad trickle of blue exhaust appears, like a leaky faucet dripping. My weariness wipes colors from the sky even as my head hears a vivid voice–Get it together. Stop … Continue reading →

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