Red

Red is the color that I write about I don’t see it I feel it Its powers I now tout It excites me Invites me To wake up and come play There’s too much excitement Not to come start the day It’s vibrant It’s living It has a power all its own And the beauty of a tomato From my backyard was grown

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Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 2/24/2009 6:56:00 AM

yeah-- red-- and you call me dark-- kidding this poem has ripe written all through it :)

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 2/5/2009 10:56:00 AM

I love this color too in fact it's one color I can identify, being color blind and all. Excellent write! Michael

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/27/2009 5:04:00 PM

Brilliant coloring, Laurie. So many times we see it as anger but you reminded me of the power of its beauty. The tomatos do sound good, may I come with Lawerence? (lol) Enjoyed this bright write. Broke up some of my white! Love and hugs, Robin

Date: 1/25/2009 9:10:00 AM

So much truth in your words. Nice tribute to this vibrant color. I'm smiling with your words. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Keep on writing! Karen

Lawrence Ingle

Date: 1/17/2009 9:42:00 PM

I'd like to come and pick a couple of them there maters if'en summer ever gets here agin. Br-r-r-r-r-r! I can't wait for Spring to get sprung. I love the color red too...but I like a grassy green color the most...I do a lot of camouflaging on trucks. Great writing ....Lawrence in Louisville, Ky....12:43 am ---Idios...nite nite, sleepy town here I come....

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/13/2009 8:14:00 AM

I am a lover of red!! So this poem called to me! Guess it's the bolder side of me that I don't often show on the outside! :) ~ Good luck in the contest, Laurie! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/13/2009 6:13:00 AM

You brought red to life! A very potent color well expressed. Love the garden tomato line and yum! Great job! Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins

Date: 1/13/2009 4:42:00 AM

Red is a powerful color that evokes strong emotions. Great job!