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I was a knowledgeable color expert, with a degree in enthralling color theory, And was proficient with color related software, like evening sun grown weary. With cognizance of color psychology, and emotional effects of different hues, I created and adapted various color palettes, like jade grasses' floral tattoos. I worked on many interesting projects, for I'd ever been charmed by colors, Like discovering between striped rainbow hues, that there are untold others! Friends followed a path of famous flowers, the fast aging, fragrant beauties; And the path ended at my dreaming door, for friends are precious as rubies! Family oft flitted in on fateful Fridays, in final, fab hours of the fruitful week, During the sun saturated days of summer, midst a red, wildflower stampede. I lived in the house of fleeting rainbows, often viewed from my rooftop deck, As mountain views along a country drive, often have you craning your neck. Sunrise sauntered across the surging sea, to sneak in windows on my street, Awaking redbirds for a dawn singalong, as many others sambaed to its beat. Noon neighbors narrowed the distance, for visits in tangerine, nostalgic sun, As shooting stars narrow the distance, tired of waiting for a thing to happen. Summer had come moseying down lotus lane, in its slow, unhurried fashion, Like the slow, unhurried ripening of a peach, in the days of golden attraction. Warm, undying wind whispered in each ear, on misty plum evenings, starless, When slow-moving fireflies roamed fatal dusk, by the bleeding hearts, scarlet. Time stopped for me one eager Monday, when the sun arose the wrong color, Which filled my heart with trepidation, because as to suns, I hadn't any other! Yet, there it was, jade green and sparkling, like variable, midnight stars afar, And emitting a pretty, warm green light, like the odd door to magic, left ajar. I called my sister, who lived nearby, to watch that unique sun rising with me; And we agreed the effect was so pretty, but had night done something shady? By noon the sun was burgundy colored, with touches of marmalade trimming, Like yellow goslings of a pleasant evening, on maroon sunset seas, swimming. Speaking of which, sunset that eve was stunning, in brown, with red and gold; But the predominant color was mocha brown, like an autumn leaf, grown old. No one else saw the sights that we did, recalled in knowing looks and smiles, Which soon brought us much closer, as we travel together life's vibrant miles!

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Date: 11/26/2023 5:58:00 PM
So nice to have that familial connection with your sister Evelyn. The message is lovely and your use of simile and alliteration is a pleasure to read. Your colorful words are a visual kaleidoscope. Thank you for sharing. Linda :).
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/27/2023 1:50:00 PM
You have my heartfelt thanks for your very inspiring remarks. Wishing you all the best this holiday season, Evelyn :)
Date: 11/26/2023 6:55:00 AM
Loved: wildflower stampede… Summer had come moseying down lotus lane…And all the changing scenery…so pleasant!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/26/2023 12:40:00 PM
It was so fun to write, Kim. Thank you for your delightful comment. <3
Date: 11/25/2023 9:59:00 AM
How gorgeous, i used to be all about black growing up, but things changed later and now i cant get enough of colors, i can see your use of colors in every poem i read of yours and you do it so very well with brilliant alliterations etc. loved reading this poem especially the ending
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 4:07:00 PM
Deepest thanks for your kind words and insights. Your pleasure in this poem is my joy. :)
Date: 11/25/2023 8:06:00 AM
Very interesting. There was a prison in the US who found a shade of pink in a holding room would cause inmates to calm down. They decided to paint the entire prison not realizing that extended exposure had the exact opposite effect. Colour is indeed fascinating.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 4:01:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughts, which I found fascinating! Which leads me to say that the colors blue and green, so prevalent in nature, must be quite agreeable! Have a nice weekend. :)
Date: 11/25/2023 6:11:00 AM
Wonderful story telling, my friend. Much enjoyed the reminiscing tale you painted in wonderful images and colors as always, Evelyn.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 3:55:00 PM
Deepest thanks, Vijay. I'm so delighted that you enjoyed this tale. :)
Date: 11/25/2023 2:03:00 AM
You are a master of colour which is portrayed vividly in your wonderful poetry.. a queen of couplets that you write so well.. full of imagery and great use of vocabulary... brilliant poetry once again.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 3:51:00 PM
Thank you for the joy of your appreciation and for your heartwarming compliments. I wish you all the best of this holiday season. :)
Date: 11/24/2023 8:22:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem. I'm happy for you that you have such a close connection with your sister. Your poem dazzles with color.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 3:41:00 PM
Thank you for your thrilling response, Hilda. Although I have been blessed with beloved a sister, my story itself is fiction. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the story's colors. :)
Date: 11/24/2023 4:42:00 PM
Such exquisite alliteration and as is your niche, a completely fictional but very cool and intelligent story. Hey, you're good!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/25/2023 3:24:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely compliments, my friend. It is such pleasure to read your comment today. :)

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