I Am Peridot

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^{Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that forms in only this one ‘color’ from the earth's mantle to meteorites. It’s August's birthstone—astrology. The perception of color needs (3) things for color to exist: an object, an observer, and white light.—Newton}

Imagine Yourself As A Color Poetry Contest by Andrea Dietrich

I am yellow-green! Peridot the color of self-esteem
Protective against life’s rife that may stream 
I come from the earth’s rich interiors ore, 
xenolith layers that make up its inner core
Purifying positive spiritual energy and well-being
Channeling love  to  intrusive shadows unseen
When sunrays shimmer thru shade tree leaves,
you’ll see me glinting behind the summer breeze
Dewy meadows in warm August blankets at sunrise
I am your luxuriant gift, and you are the prize

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/14/2025 6:30:00 PM

Hey, so clever and different! Enjoyed, good luck!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/14/2025 1:14:00 PM

- I see you sparkling, Anaya :) - A beautiful poem... love the last line :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - I'm brown :) - hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/14/2025 6:17:00 PM

You are sweet. Such a beautiful color, Anne-Lise, most of my jewelry is the gemstone peridot, and turquoise! Ty for kind comment--brown is beautiful! xhugs