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Colors In the Sky

"Two doves in white flying, feathers glow beneath the morning's rainbow colors" -- Charles Messina  

A purple haze above the spectral rim
Of dusk’s horizon, orange and golden,
Against the gray of cirrostratus clouds
Capturing the magic of this day’s end.
I see faint blends of magenta and rose
Reflecting on the ocean’s ebbing tide
As the sun slips slowly into tomorrow
A reddish disc flinging up blurry hues
Its dying wish restored in dawn’s light,
Vibrant yellows in crystal shimmering
Across the waters quickly darkening
As glorious dusk becomes ebon night. 

Written November 30, 2022
Submitted to: "Colors in the Sky" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by:  Mystic Rose Rose

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Marco Chies Date: 12/2/2022 5:53:00 PM I was writing a short story, a few days ago, the idea of the protagonist coming across an unknown color, never seen before, occurred to me. at a certain point, the protagonist is appalled and thinks to himself: but this color is so evident... how does it not exist yet and is it not common knowledge? I finally left it to develop this theme later, in a science fiction story, but I already know where to get the color palette: I'm going to look among the tones and hues of this beautiful poem, milton Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/2/2022 7:27:00 PM Marco, thanks so much for your studied and thoughtful comment. Thanks, too, for sharing as you did. I really appreciated it.

Jenna Logan Date: 12/1/2022 9:06:00 AM Your lines are uniquely colorful and run the spectrum of the everchanging shades of the sky. Nicely constructed, Milt. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/1/2022 10:40:00 AM Thank you so much, Jenna. I appreciate your complimentary comment. Hope you're having a fantastic week.

Charles Messina Date: 12/1/2022 4:11:00 AM Stunning imagery, Milton. Best wishes in the contest. I'm sure I'll read more of your poetry before you head to Puerto Vallarta, but before I forget...safe travels my friend. Enjoy the trip and the "Colors in the sky" Charlie Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/1/2022 8:35:00 AM Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Charlie. I really appreciate it.

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/30/2022 9:24:00 PM This is brilliant, nothing more amazing than the colours of the sky, Milt:) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/1/2022 8:35:00 AM Thank you, Jo. I hope you are having a marvelous week.

Tom Cunningham Date: 11/30/2022 12:57:00 PM Natures colours without a doubt are truly amazing. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/30/2022 4:08:00 PM I certainly believe this, Tom. I have a scheduled trip to Puerto Vallarta in a few weeks, and I'm looking forward to the beautiful sunsets across the bay, among the most beautiful in the world.