Notes About The Poem

The Unrepeatable Moment Poetry Contest. Sponsored by Daniel Henry Rodgers

At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow

"Yellow is a bright and fun color to enjoy." By Poet
My husband and I met, many years ago. After writing weeks of letters, he was coming to visit me for a few days. Yellow was my then boyfriend's favorite color, I was going to be a fun surprise for him. The engines of the airplanes roared, just like my nervous stomach. I was dressed in all yellow from head to toe, looking like a big bee with a huge smile. When he got off the airplane, he said, "you look breathless." Then we both laughed until we cried, I may have looked stupid but he loved it.
I chose this moment because it set the stage for our life together. He was coming to see me. We had first met a few weeks before. I wanted to impress him. Knowing yellow was his favorite color, I knew I would be in yellow. I went to many stores finding yellow from a head scarf to shoes. Every line was easy to write because it was a fun part of our life. I removed the part about him staying with my girlfriend and her husband because it was not about yellow or the airport. To this day, we still laugh about this airport meeting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Radice Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 5:53 AM
I'm wondering if your husband to be when he saw you gave out a YELL OH!! :) The things we do for love eh? Nice one Paula. Cheers - Gary
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be a, Nice one. Question: What will a girl do for a new boyfriend???? Answer: Really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow from head to toe. He looked like he was going to die. Hahaha!!! I miss seeing you. Wish you would write more. Cheer to you... Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Seeker Avatar
February 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Innocence of pure love at its vibrant best!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write. I really enjoyed reading you wonderful comment. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Dietrich Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Wonderful, Paula. One of your best poems ever
Goldsmith Avatar
February 25, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be, Wonderful-One of your best poems ever. Really??? Thanks for your kind words. Question: What will a girl do for a new boyfriend???? Answer: Really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow from head to toe. Hahaha!!! Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Wolf Avatar
February 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I see you both went bananas. ~ Woody Allen
Goldsmith Avatar
February 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write. Guess I did look like a big bananas. Question: What will a girl do for a new boyfriend???? Answer: Really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow from head to toe. Hahaha!!!Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 5:51 PM
what a neat story and contest entry, dear Paula. Best wishes with this entry, hugs & blessings, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
February 23, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be, a neat story and contest entry. Question: What will a girl do for a new boyfriend???? Answer: Really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow from head to toe. Hahaha!!! Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Rodrigues Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Love this! Great writing and sharing, dear Poet!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you love my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write. It sure has been something to remember. Guess I really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow from head to toe.... Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Buehler Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I enjoyed this story from your treasury of memories, Paula. Nicely written! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
February 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be, Nicely written. Also glad you enjoyed my fun true story. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Very nice Paula, a great reflection on a fun time in your life, and you cleverly say you removed the part about him staying at your friends house, at the same time letting us in on a little secret lol! Cheers David
Goldsmith Avatar
February 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be, Very nice. My parents would Never let him stay with us. My girlfriend and her husband were only a few blocks away/a very short car ride. Guess I looked stupid at the airport but at the time I only had yellow on my mind. Cheers back to you on this Sunday. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Daniel Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 9:11 AM
A really good incident to remember for your life, Paula:)
Goldsmith Avatar
February 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write. It sure has been something to remember/talk about over the years. Guess I really looked stupid at the airport dressed in all yellow. Head to toe.... Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Crandall Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 7:56 AM
That's a sweet story!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write to be,  a sweet story. It sure has been something to remember/talk about over the years. Guess I looked stupid but at the time I only had yellow on my mind. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Kendrick Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Yes, that was something to remember and talk about. Glad that it has been a good memory for both of you. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Great to see you here. Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow" write. It sure has been something to remember/talk about over the years. Guess I looked stupid but at the time I only had yellow on my mind. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.................
Goldsmith Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"At The Airport All Dressed In Yellow," ~ Date Written:2/20/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet...........
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace