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Bright Beautiful Red

Big ripe Mcintosh apples found lying on the ground
Release sweet juiciness when their finders take a bite.
Ibises of scarlet stand elsewhere in the world without a sound
Gathered underneath a crimson sky awaiting night.
Hovering near bushes bursting ever rosily
Twin monarchs flutter; cardinals sit on a red-flamed tree.

Barns decorate the countryside always painted so
Easily to view in their typical bright red hue.
A patch of strawberries grows in summer row by row by row.
Utter deliciousness resides in raspberries grown there too.
Tempting are the garden's tomatoes, more treats colored red!
Inside an orchard, carrying a pail which holds small fruit
From a cherry tree, treads a freckled lad, hair like fire on his head.
Underneath a canopy of leaves, robin redbreast sings a tribute,
Lifting notes mellifluously in praise of nature’s grace.

Robust as chili peppers' flavor; radiant as a ruby gem,
Everywhere we see the passion in this color we embrace.
Delightful and dynamic too is this color most worthy of a poem!


For James Edward Lee Sr.
 Acrostically I Stand Tall Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Maverick Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 12:50 AM
Well hello there Andrea, I can a great bright red write, reflecting hints of your own persona a little I would guess also.? ( just a guess') anyways I shall be a'posting a write deep from my past I'll just give you a teaser here.. Its about a dark and daring character that I have never forgotton.' I am just going over the rough draught now I hope you all get inspired..' Keep well Joe'
Duncan Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 12:49 AM
Pictures go very well with your words :)
Ogundare Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 11:18 AM
Waoh, I love this, the colour and pictures compliments the poem, perfectly.
Walker Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 3:25 PM
Imagery abounds within this poem about red.
Michaels Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 4:18 AM
A myriad of striking "redness" imagery, Andrea. Very nice piece and a well-deserved high-placed win! Regards, John.
Raven Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Hi Andrea, a wonderful painting coloured in red, a poetic verse in coloured hue. Your words just sing off the page. They hold the imagination. Each picture is painted in this living colour. This Acrostic has such an easy flow. It seems that congratulations are already it seems that congratulations are in order. This was such a wonderful write, it had to do well. Hugs....Mike. XX, Definitely have to fave this gem.
Andresen Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 3:22 AM
- A really wonderful poem in red, Andrea - Congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Duet Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Very imaginative! Red is my favorite color and you surely did it justice, Andrea. GL in the contest.
Roper Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea ~*
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Oh! Dietrich, you spellbound my attention with your imagery, pictorial illustration and careful selection of words.
Carmack Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Congrats, you did it it! I love the imagery in this Acrostic.
Read Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 1:31 PM
I can see the work that went into this, but it doesn't feel "worked." Nice job, Andrea.
Mohn Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 11:53 AM
quite a poetic blush this is Andrea...wonderful :)
May Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 5:41 AM
The passion and flavor of red so well expressed Andrea..Congrats on your win
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 4:37 AM
Congratulations Andrea. I am so happy to see this gem on the list! 7 ; )
Lamoureux Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 12:09 AM
My kind of Acrostic, it doesn't feel forced!
Wolf Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 7:35 PM
Worthy of a poem indeed! A wonderful acrostic, Andrea! Congrats to you
Bauer Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 4:27 PM
fantastic! you've outdone yourself here, andrea!
Leiser Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 3:56 PM
What a delicious ride through the garden with your fine Red poetic piece, Andrea! Congrats on your win. :)
Haight Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 3:41 PM
A skillfully crafted Acrostic in praise of our color RED, Andrea. Congratulations on your podium placement! Hugs, Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 3:34 PM
VERY skillfully created, Andrea! Congrats on your win! janice
Daniel Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 10:52 AM
This is top notch, Andrea, you've covered everything red:) beautiful:)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 9:43 AM
So lovely and delicious! You are always on top of your game!
Smith Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:57 AM
This is great Andrea, the acrostic seamless and the different shades of red very dynamic...a fav
Sands Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Well written Andrea. I can see all that you write about so clearly :)
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