Kenneth R. Merrill Poet Imagism

If Summer Were a Color

If Summer were a color
Then it might be yellow-green—
Turned amber by the breath of fall,
Of the seasons in between.

And if Autumn were a color 
Would it not be orange, or red?
A smattering of scarlet flame 
In the distant Summer’s stead.

Winter is more a pallid shade,
I think it might be gray—
As the night grows ever longer,
And as shorter grows the day.

But Springtime favors every hue,
Dabs of violet, green and gold—
Even as the wildflowers 
Impatiently unfold.

Till again is framed the Summer,
Rather proudly on display—
As the nights grow ever shorter,
And as longer grows the day!

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Gershon Wolf July 17, 2019 at 7:10 PM Lovely, lovely blending of the seasons and the colors, Kenneth. Your artistic palette is on full display here. Two thumbs up! (If I had more, I'd put them up as well!). Best wishes, Gershon Kenneth R. Merrill July 19, 2019 at 1:53 PM Well, Gershon, all things considered, I’ll gladly accept the two thumbs—having only two myself. Best wishes to you sir :)!

Charmaine Chircop July 14, 2019 at 1:05 AM You describe the seasons so beautifully.I'm sure many would pick Spring with all its hues or Summer with longer days as their favourites..or at least Autumn with a scarlet flame..They re all mesmerizing..but my favourite season would be Winter with a longer night and a pale shade..For some it brings sadness...but for me it brings warmth & a cosy feeling.Lovely Nature poem Ken. Kenneth R. Merrill July 14, 2019 at 1:38 PM Hi Charmaine, and thank you. Winter can be warm and cozy...seems I favor the fall—something so Robert Frost about it...and it’s the doorway to the holidays. Yours is the only comment I’ve received, so again, thank you!