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Color Blind

Certain colors fit your face; Other shades just don’t. When I shop, I often buy The hues that simply won’t. The shirts I own in olive green Make me appear quite ill. I shouldn’t buy this tint again And yet, I’m sure I will. Some people look their best in black While others need pastels. The perfect color whispers; The discordant one just yells. When looking in the mirror You should always trust your gut. If the color doesn’t flatter, There’s no “if” or “and” or “but.” For each time you’d wear that garment You’d be perfectly defined As a prime example of a person Likely color blind!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/16/2012 11:24:00 PM
In that I've been told to not dress myself, I get this on more than one level. Delightful, Ilene. - Chuck
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Date: 3/14/2012 7:28:00 PM
I don't wear black. The reason I don't wear black is because many years ago, my five year old daughter told me I look like a spider when I wear black..... If I ever want to look like a spider, I'll wear black... maybe tomorrow?
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Date: 3/14/2012 11:25:00 AM
A very clever approach to the contest, Ilene. I love it. I always wear black even though I know it isn't the best color for me. Can't get the black is slimming idea out of my head. Probably never will. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 3/14/2012 8:07:00 AM
Good morning ;-) ilene very creative and funny work , thank you for sharing your wonderful poem. Have yourself a good one*always~pd"
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