The Colors of Young Love

Gliding barefoot and earthbound digging her lavender painted toenails through soft blades in hues of watermelon green. He’s there watching her with aquamarine eyes and a hint of a knowing smile. A chartreuse flute of bubbly champagne awaits her and ornate bowls full of juicy sliced lemons and a delicious chocolate dipping sauce that he hopes to soon lick from her crimson lips. The tangerine sun beginning to set in the fiery saffron tinted sky wrapping the young couple in the day’s last lingering breath. He hugs her tightly in his devoted arms feeling her soft lilac summer dress against his tan skin. They both let out a audible fragrant sigh as he kisses her parted lips deeply. He brushes a strand of wavy coral hair away from her blushing cheek knowing in that brief moment of time— all the colors just make sense. 3rd Prize in the Changing Colors Poetry Contest Sponsor: Emile Pinet Date of Poem: April 14, 2021 Poetry Form: Free Verse