Extraordinary Orange

Flickering flames glow from a fire,
the Monarch butterfly,
a juicy burst of citrus fruit,
a slice of pumpkin pie.

The California poppy,
a goldfish swimming round,
lava rock, a hearty veg
growing underground.

A terra cotta planter,
an oriole flying by,
a new day dawns, it's radiance
compliments a crimson sky.

Most importantly it’s vibrant hue,
will mark danger zone,
so let’s celebrate the shades of orange
from peach to copper tone.

Liz Reilly
Contest: The colors Have it….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 7:54 PM
Congrats on your fantastic 1st place win, Liz! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "The Colors Have It" contest Liz. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 3, 2012 at 6:23 AM
You are no 1 well done Liz xx
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 11:02 PM
LOVE how you did yours, Liz. A very well deserved win. Congrats!!
Johnson Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Very well done. I didn't think of orange as an outstanding color until your poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
congrats Liz on a fantastic first plade win for this lovely piece...luv..
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March 2, 2012 at 7:22 PM
LIZ... congratulations! WITH YOUR CONTEST WIN!! *Enjoyed stopping by to view may winners tonight!! Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
Andresen Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 6:09 AM
Very well written Liz...good luck in contest! -oxox love from Anne-Lise
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February 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM
enjoyed reading your orange ooetry.....one of my favs.
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