Ordinary Orange
Ordinary Orange
Faded, worn down, frayed,
by the tedium of orange
it hung there, listlessly,
wondering. ‘How does
brilliance become ordinary,
beauty become commonplace,
monotony replace purpose.”
Perhaps the best is not enough
to merit a “selfie” moment,
the fading orange passé,
drab against the lighted skyline,
a well known stranger passing by.
3/4/2016
submitted to – United Colors: ORANGE – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Silent One
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2016
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