Alison Dey Poet Lyric

Blue

Blue calm, blue relaxed
Sea-blue, clear blue skies
Feeling blue, blues music
His blue eyes.

When did blue turn purple?
Feel bruised, hurt, sore
Purple of a whore's dress
Purple echoes of a slammed door.

Why did purple turn black?
Leaden, stifling black fear
Can anyone hear me?
Am I still here?

Now I stand on the edge
And I hear them call-
In the distance, blue voices
Growing loud as I fall.

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Raul Moreno May 3, 2009 at 1:40 PM Alison, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Sue Mason April 27, 2009 at 3:03 PM and then there's "Blue skies smiling at me ..." great writing here, Alison and now it is a "first round survivor" ... smile ... congratulations and good luck in the contest!

Carol Sunshine Brown April 10, 2009 at 4:58 AM Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals Alison. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol

Michael Chapman March 24, 2009 at 8:31 AM This is gr8 ...no it's true .....no better yet it's lovely yet bitter sweet.

Debbie Guzzi February 3, 2009 at 5:31 PM Frightening! Hope all is well. Original concept. Transition of one color/mood to another. Keep writing! Light & LOve Debbie

Daver Austin January 29, 2009 at 6:12 AM This is a blue, technicolor nightmare! The piece holds a reader in a firm grip clear through. Congrats on this selection. Love, daver

Carol Sunshine Brown January 28, 2009 at 5:47 AM Congratulations Alison on your poetry being chosen to feature this week. May you have many more excellent poems featured. Love, Carol

Donna Golden January 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM Alison, this is haunting and rich...so very descriptive. I appreciated the progression of emotions with the use of color. Well done. Donna G.

Tyesha Ehigiator January 27, 2009 at 4:37 PM Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week, I could feel all your emotions pouring out here..Very deep indeed..Great write..God Bless You And Keep You..*Tyesha

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 26, 2009 at 9:01 PM Congrats Alison on your colorful poem "Blue" being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince

Sharon Winter January 26, 2009 at 9:58 AM Congratulations on your great poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar

Corinne Curcio January 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM A very brave poem. The transition of blue to purple to black is so effective. Congratulations of having a powerful poem featured.

January 25, 2009 at 11:30 AM Sad reality for some. Creative use of color to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having you poem featured this week. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Carrie Richards January 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM A heartfilled, poem, echos of sadness. Well Written! Congratulations on this one being featured this week! ~ Carrie

Michael Jordan December 31, 2008 at 1:45 PM Alison - Wow - You sure poured it out on this poem - Man it sounds like a lot of bad things are going on - I'm sorry - I do hope it gets better - I wanted to welcome you to the Soup - there are a lot of caring people here - Happy New Year & God Bless, MJ