BLUE Hair

BLUE shaped hair is styled to rigid perfection by rows of orderly, PINK curlers
BLUE notes from an "Oldies" station linger, a calming WHITE noise to soothe
BLUE scents of expensive musk linger, permeating the YELLOW walled salon
BLUE flavored grape juice is thoroughly enjoyed by thirsty GRAY haired patrons 
BLUE velvet blouse, worn by an elegant BLACK woman, is admired by all.

PINK shaped flamingos dot the salon decor, bringing a nostalgic feeling
As notes of WHITE laced doilies punctuate the mood of times gone by
In an atmosphere of musky scents, the little parlor glows in a YELLOW haze
With GRAY heads of wisdom and manners, their words flavored with grace
To dispel any BLACK mood with a velvet word of care, wearing their BLUE hair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Hay Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 3:12 PM
I really enjoyed reading this one Laura! Congrats and well done!
Leiser Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Thank you, Laura! Glad you liked it :)
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November 12, 2015 at 7:30 AM
I really like the feel of this one. Congratulations on your win Laura.
Leiser Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Thank you, Richard :)
Tor Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Congratulations on your win Laura.
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November 12, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, Michael :)
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November 11, 2015 at 4:03 PM
Congratulations
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November 11, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Thank you, Nayda :)
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November 11, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Congrats on your win Laura :)
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November 11, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Thank you, Laura :)
A  Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 10:54 AM
nice
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November 11, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Thanks, Skat :)
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November 11, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Congrats on your win Laura! Thank you for entering into my contest.
Leiser Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 5:19 PM
Thank you for my placement, Tammy. It was a challenging contest!
Inman Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 8:13 PM
Laura, impressive. Well done.
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October 20, 2015 at 9:25 PM
Thank you, James! I'm glad you liked it :)
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October 19, 2015 at 12:02 AM
I'll echo Ian's comments on this one, Laura, it caught me on the hop but works on further readings, so I think you can safely say that you pulled it off. I'm sure you will do well. Viv x
Leiser Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Well, thank you, Viv! The contest has weird rules, for sure, but I tried, I guess :)
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October 18, 2015 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful, Laura...there is a mystery to the write. I don't know what form you are using, but I LOVED the imagery and colors. Superb...Loved the doily bit....how sweet. Hugs
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October 18, 2015 at 3:05 PM
Thank you, Eileen! The form is for a contest, and is hard to decipher, so I'm not really sure I got it right. But, I enjoyed the results, so I'm glad you liked it :)
Tor Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 2:30 AM
Very vibrant images you experience reading this colorful write Laura very nice.
Leiser Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Thanks, Michael! Your words are encouraging to me :)
Callus Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 1:59 PM
Lovely and delightful imagery splashed with lavish colours, Laura! My mum went grey early....a special bluish grey. gl in the contest. :) // paul
Leiser Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 4:02 PM
It sounds to me that you were close to your lovely mother, Paul. I adore my mom, and have enjoyed many older women friends over the years, too. Thank you for reading and liking my poem :)
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October 16, 2015 at 1:54 PM
as blue is my favorite color....well maybe with just one other....because this man is black....well pecan tan to be exact....and the one thing I can definitely tell you....is nothing about these words here make me feel blue....very nicely done laura....;)
Leiser Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 4:01 PM
Glad you enjoyed my poem, Eric. It was fun to incorporate the concept of different colors with the different senses for this contest, too :)
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October 16, 2015 at 1:23 PM
- Really colorful and beautiful :) - I wish you good luck in the contest .... and a beautiful weekend, Laura - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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October 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM
I'm glad you liked my poem, Anne Lise. I really love old ladies, and have many older women friends that I adore :)
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October 16, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Excellent lines about colors Laura,wish you best in the contest.
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October 16, 2015 at 1:09 PM
Thank you, Miraj! I'm glad you liked it and appreciate your kind words :)
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October 16, 2015 at 12:47 PM
I enjoyed your poem.
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October 16, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Thank you, Pam! I wrote it for a contest, and we had to use different colors and senses. It was an interesting challenge. Glad you enjoyed it :)
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