Contemplating Color

I don't suppose
the white hums of summer
will ever out strum the blues;

but here before me,
two colors mingle
in polite harmony-
spouting about
like versed chums
over black coffee

so why do I stand here,
all cockeyed
and bashful
in these careful shades of yellow,
mulling over red
and its poignant way 
of bruising my heart
a callous hue of indigo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I have enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this afternoon Melissa. I hope you will always find the inspiration to continue your writing. Love, Carol
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April 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM
a refreshing and enjoyable piece of fine poetry.
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June 5, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Nice use of color imagery to share your thoughts. Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
Brown Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 2:33 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Melissa. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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April 21, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Hope you return soon with more great writing, Melissa and thank you for your recent comments.
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April 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Well done, Melissa. Love the opening three lines AND where you took it from there. Creative, poetic and different - neither overworked or underexpressed. I'd say you found the sweet spot here! Excellent.
Mason Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Poignant write here, Melissa and a wonderful selection to be featured this week. Welcome to PoetrySoup and congratulations on your writing feature !!
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April 12, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations on your featured prom this week. ish you more success in the future. Ernilando
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April 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
Brown Avatar
April 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Melissa. May you have many more features. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
January 27, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Melissa. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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