Character Sketch--The Incomparable Green

Color is an integral part of my life, essential in physical descriptions, a blessing to language. Colors are perfect subjects for character sketches. For one perusing the color wheel, it's easy to choose green, a color of such versatility and profound meaning. Symbol of nature and youth, signifying hope for eternal life and respect for the environment, green nestles happily in the spectrum between bright companions blue and yellow. The verdure of spring adorns the plants that sustain our bodies, delight our eyes, and lift our spirits. Lovely evergreens grace our forests, yards, and even our homes, decorated and surrounded by long-awaited gifts and jubilant families celebrating the season. These wholesome traits and so many more surely outweigh the greenness of occasional jealousy or inexperience. entered in Eve Roper's New or Old 5 Poetry Contest on August 2, 2016 placed 2nd