Home » Poems » P.S. Awtry » Purple Makes Me Cry

Purple Makes Me Cry

Long ago, purple was only for the rich. No one else could wear it, not a purple stitch. It was just for kings and rulers of the world. They had all the gold, the rubies, and the pearls. But all around this gorgeous globe, purple could be found. On flowers, clouds, and insects--why, purple does abound! It seems to me a gift from someone way up high, Saying we're ALL special. ~ That's why purple makes me cry. January 19, 2019 Purple Premier Poetry Contest Kevin Shaw, sponsor 2nd Place

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/28/2021 6:40:00 AM

God’s love leaks out into our everyday!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/1/2021 3:07:00 PM

yes, it does! <3 ps

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 1/27/2021 7:33:00 PM

What great poems that were emailed to me today. This one and Listen for the Drum are my favorites. They’re both so original!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/1/2021 3:07:00 PM

thank you very much :) ~ps

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/27/2021 2:21:00 PM

Your poems evoke a provocative spirit with sublime imagery. I am commenting on this one, but I certainly enjoyed all of the poems posted today through member Email. Kudos!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/1/2021 3:06:00 PM

thank you very much and for the alert that there'd been an email. I was wondering what was going on :) ~ps

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/27/2021 1:59:00 PM

Welcome New Premium Member. I love this one about purple. I had a friend that everything was purple. (Clothes, house car, everything.) I have been reading your many poems. I hope you will like mine. Enjoy your day with blessings as you write away................

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/1/2021 3:05:00 PM

I have such a friend, too! thank you :) ~ps

Jan Allison

Date: 2/28/2019 6:04:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats PS:-( hugs Jan xx

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/28/2019 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan -ps

Michael Wise

Date: 2/25/2019 2:14:00 PM

"Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these." ~ I can pay no higher compliment than this. Beautiful. :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/25/2019 2:54:00 PM

Oh wow! Thank you! :) -ps

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/18/2019 7:52:00 AM

Lovely, PS.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Line :)

Sherilynn Kucharek

Date: 2/17/2019 2:01:00 PM

This just touched my heart! Made me look at purple in a whole different way! Purple is my favorite color, btw! Thank you for such a beautiful piece!........sherilynn

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/17/2019 7:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Sherilynn for your comment. So glad you liked this one --and purple! Welcome to Poetry Soup!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/28/2019 5:42:00 PM

Hello P.S. Awtry. Yes we are special. A beautiful poem created by you. Have a nice evening my friend.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/28/2019 9:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Darlene. I am happy that you liked it :)

Constance La France

Date: 1/28/2019 1:32:00 PM

PS, oh what a wonderful poem, I just love it, a FAV ~

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/28/2019 9:43:00 PM

Thank you Dear Heart for your kind words and for the FAVE :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/26/2019 9:16:00 PM

Nicely done, … and nicely won. Most richly deserving! Congrats!! Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/26/2019 9:18:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/25/2019 5:08:00 PM

I adore this touching winning poem P.S. I have to put it into my Faves! Congratulations on your most deserving high placement my friend! : ) xxoo

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/25/2019 8:33:00 PM

Thank you so very much, for your kind words and for the fav. I am so pleased that you liked it :)

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/25/2019 2:40:00 AM

Enchanting poem PS, so glad it was given such a high placement. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/25/2019 6:14:00 AM

Thank you Ann :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/24/2019 2:43:00 PM

Excellent poem! Congratulations P.S. :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/24/2019 4:05:00 PM

Thank you Heidi :)

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 1/24/2019 5:43:00 AM

I KNEW it! Yes! CONGRATULATIONS! (I love this poem!)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/24/2019 9:25:00 AM

Thank you so much. You are always so encouraging :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/23/2019 4:22:00 PM

i missed this as it closed and i was on cue... sweet congrats on your win, PS.huggs

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/23/2019 4:30:00 PM

thank you so much Nette :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2019 2:43:00 PM

what a well deserved win this was. congratulations, PS.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/23/2019 2:46:00 PM

What a nice thing to say. Thank you, Andrea :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/22/2019 6:14:00 PM

Congratulations PS. This one has a beautiful reminder of who the real arist is.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/22/2019 6:31:00 PM

thank you so much Caren :)

Wren Rushing

Date: 1/21/2019 8:46:00 PM

Congratulations on the win! PS Your poem is a reminder of the gifts from the Creator!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/21/2019 9:47:00 PM

Thank you, Wren :)

Bobby May

Date: 1/21/2019 5:46:00 PM

WOW! P.S. 2nd place GREAT JOB I told you it was a winner my friend

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/21/2019 9:45:00 PM

Thank you, Bobby. Yes you did! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2019 4:08:00 PM

I felt quite choked reading the second stanza, a lovely take on the purple theme for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/21/2019 9:45:00 PM

Oh, thank you Jan. So purple makes you cry, too :)

Michael Wise

Date: 1/20/2019 2:34:00 PM

Wow! How cool is this? What a concept. I really enjoyed this. :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/20/2019 3:25:00 PM

Thank you, Michael :)

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/19/2019 9:36:00 PM

Awww great poem! Love it. They put a purple robe on Christ before they beat him.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/20/2019 10:15:00 AM

Thank you Timothy. I am so glad you liked it. As to the robe that was a detail I had passed over. It makes the scene more vivid in my mind.

Wren Rushing

Date: 1/19/2019 11:42:00 AM

Purple is a special color especially in a sunset! P.S. Good luck in the contest.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/19/2019 11:48:00 AM

Thank you, Wren :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/19/2019 7:20:00 AM

Awesome are nature's gifts..well written, P.S.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/19/2019 9:24:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay :)