Tag Archives: Written for Challenge

Surprise Prize

Posted on April 30, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 30 “Write a surprise poem.” Really? What is my prize? Animal family? That presents catchall of choices. A chimp?? https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2023-april-pad-challenge-day-30

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At The Dance

Posted on April 30, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 29 “Write a sight poem.” He has her in his sight. She is dancing with Mike, the star of football team. The bar he feels, is above par–no chance. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

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You Are A Beam of Light In The Darkness

Posted on April 29, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 28 “Write a You Are (blank) poem.” When my voice is ragged, nerves on edge, your calmness aids my speeding heart. In softly spoken words you hedge the demons that … Continue reading →

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If . . .

Posted on April 28, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 27 “Write an anapodoton poem.” (unfinished phrase where a person can fill in the blanks. – e.g. If life gives you lemons . . .) If at first you don’t … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten

Posted on April 27, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 26 “Write a response poem.” Denial of compensation arrives. No explanation is provided by the Veterans Administration, who simply state, you can appeal. The Vietnam veteran is in midst of … Continue reading →

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Waking From A Dream

Posted on April 26, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 25 “Two-for-Tuesday – Write a dream poem and/or a reality poem.” So many day are odd, no longer even except in my dreams, which I rely on to embrace you, … Continue reading →

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I Miss Your Touch

Posted on April 25, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 24 “Write a touch poem.” You touched my heart with your piercing blue eyes. Though an introvert keeping dark times buried, you slowly opened up to me, and I was … Continue reading →

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Green Eighteen

Posted on April 24, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 24 “Write a fear poem.” Eighteen. Never been on a plane. She is traveling to Mississippi to marry her mother’s worst nightmare. She boards with anticipation, and anxiety. An Air … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do?

Posted on April 23, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetics Aside 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 22 “Write a ‘What (blank)’ poem. Today is National Earth Day. Sweep our planet of declension. What color future do you see from charcoal to candlelight shade? See with eyes … Continue reading →

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Six Word Poem

Posted on April 22, 2023 by purplepeninportland

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 21 “Write a 6-words poem. Use at least 3 of the words:” bow, lean, park, saw, tear, wound He saw she was in tears. She needed her violin for tonight’s … Continue reading →

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