Tag Archives: wood

The Carving

Posted on April 9, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD – Day 8 Oh, if only you would Carve for me a man of wood. Such a splendid sight, And I know just the site To place this wooden knight- On a romantic … Continue reading →

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“a wooden puppet”

Posted on July 28, 2021 by purplepeninportland

Written for: The Twiglets #237 – “a wooden puppet” On the dance floor he resembled a wooden puppet. Children’s mouths gaped open, as the wooden puppet’s nose began to grow. little boy sketching his pencil draws sharp angles a wooden … Continue reading →

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Their View of Spring

Posted on April 13, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2019 April PAD Challenge – Day 13 “For today’s prompt, write a view poem. Wherever you’re at, you have a view: maybe of a river or sunset. Maybe of a cubicle or a copy machine. Even … Continue reading →

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Solution

Posted on January 23, 2019 by purplepeninportland

Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Poetics: “Shed some light on this today!” (posted by Lillian) “As a former English and drama high school teacher in the 1970s; with a communications major, an intense interest in language, and a strong … Continue reading →

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Antique Radio

Posted on November 25, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Miz Quickly – November Nudge #20 Yup, I am an antique. I guess people need newer, sleeker, tech-looking radios, if they even have one. Look at the wood of me– smooth, polished, even a handle. And if you … Continue reading →