Colour of My Heart

We cannot see the wind, but we can view
the work it does, as through the trees it blows.
Each other’s hearts we cannot see, but you
and I can see effects of what we do.

Birds sing, the streams and rivers flow to sea,
and all creation does as was God’s plan!
So many of us see ourselves as free,
yet there are stewardships God gave to man.

We need each other; there’s no room for hate
inside our hearts. A conscience is our guide.
God gave us this. We think and we create!
To earth and to our fellow man we’re tied.
 
The colour of my heart – like yours- is red.
All equal, we must be by kindness led!


Dec. 10, 2018 got an N/A in the original contest
Now used for Rob Carmack's Screwed Xix Poetry Contest
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Duncan Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 10:03 PM
Good one :)
Pathak Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 1:31 AM
The colour of my heart – like yours- is red. All equal, we must be by kindness led! Lovely.
Pathak Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 1:30 AM
The colour of my heart – like yours- is red. All equal, we must be by kindness led! Lovely.
Craciunas Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 2:29 AM
Request for the issue #4 of the literary magazine Poesis Poesis Literary Magazine (http://poesis-journal.com/ ) is an independent, international, free-access literary journal. We are an online journal, exclusively. It’s like a desert where you can build your literary home. We publish quarterly, and we accept submissions year-round. Make sure to send us your work as soon as possible so that we have the chance to consider it for the next issue. Good luck!
Inman Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 7:46 PM
A lovely sonnet Andrea.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 12:27 PM
Hello Andrea, yes our blood is red and our hearts. There should not be any hate in this world. Have a nice day my friend/.
Staton Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 7:22 AM
Very nice! Love the Lines: The colour of my heart – like yours- is red. All equal, we must be by kindness led! I feel the same as you. We are all equal. Would not the world be bland if every plant, animal or person looked the same? Take Care!
Malcontent Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 12:09 PM
very nice. I like it very much.
Faulkner Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 10:52 PM
Beautiful and stirring, so true and real, congratulations on your placement!
Carmack Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:52 PM
Congrats my friend.
Godwin Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 7:31 PM
I'm having a 'what the heck' moment. I can't find my comment, but I read this and even clearly remember noting that you spelled color the English way. Whatever happened is an answer way gone, I know that. It is beautiful, Andrea. AND I used my 'tentative' meter skills on it to find it was as I thought it should be. That's good on me. Truly beautiful and also moving. Love ... CayCay
Vaso Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 10:31 PM
I love the sonnet form, even I am no good at it, such a beautiful poem!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 1:46 PM
This is so beautifully written Andrea. I completely agree. Your ending is superb! There were so many excellent sonnets in John's contest. I don't know how he could decide. This one, in my opinion, really deserved to be on his winning list. WW also had a beauty. Premier contests leave too many great poems left out. Hugs, Conne xxoo : )
Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 7:05 PM
thanks, Connie. Will have to check out WW's.
Hamilton Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Beautiful write Andrea, this was a tough one to judge, sorry didn't make the cut, see you next time in the winners circle!
Ashley Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 9:05 PM
Beautiful imagery of kindness and love vibrate with heartfelt truth, Andrea. A great sonnet! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
Parker Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 4:59 PM
We wish with our heart and hope with our desire and yet the mind of man is too fragile to assume the awesome responsibility that comes with love for one another...good luck in the contest
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December 11, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Simply beautiful truths expressed w/wisdom and grace, Andrea. I agree totally w/Rhona ... I LOVE this poem. It's an instant fave. GrEaT poem! Love and smiles and smiles of joy always.
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December 11, 2018 at 12:16 PM
FAV!!! I LOVE this so much! Perfectly expressed in every line... <3
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:39 AM
So much hatred in our world today Andrea, where did we go wrong ?. We can only hope for brighter days where we show kindness and respect to one another. Tom.
Agustin Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 8:43 AM
"The color of my heart – like yours- is red. All equal, we must be by kindness led!" Wow, very well said. Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless you.
Pandit Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 7:22 AM
Your first stanza sets the stage for the message of your poem. And the second stanza elaborates on the theme. And you conclude with a rewarding beat of heart. Well written, as always, Andrea.
Devonshire Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:54 AM
Yes, kindness to each other and kindness toward our planet would promote a better outcome. Nicely done, Andrea! Best wishes in John's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Well said Andrea. So many of us harbor anger against others who don't even know why we are angry with them. It's sad and counter productive to carry grudges and it usually hurts us more than anyone else. Great job. God Bless, JB
Blown Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 10:31 PM
nice write...we sure aren't as smart peace-wise as many other animal species
Laurie Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Just another wonderfully written by your pen from your mind Andrea - thank you - Lindsay
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