Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

In the Pink

I think pink is a colour for the young,
It's also the colour of our tongue and lips,
And if we are 
caucasian, even our hips.

Sugarplums, babies bums, shell-like ears are pink,
Some jewellery I think too,
Pearls, Beads and bangles, to mention just a few.

Pink champagne all froth and bubble,
Don't forget the pink flamingo,
Falling in love and all that trouble,

Of trying to hide that pink rosy glow,
Confectionery like candy floss,
That you can purchase at a fair,

Many other lollies are pink,
I'm sure you've had your share.
I can't think of any animal that is a shade of pink,

Except for the elephants,
One sees if they have had too much to drink!
Oh, what is the matter with me,

I gave my brain a jig.
Then I remembered, of course, the pig!
You can buy pink stationery,
Pink toilet rolls as well.

If you are young and in the pink,
Pink anything shops sell.
Pink bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen

Curtains and manchester galore,
Light fittings for walls and ceilings,
Carpet and tiles for the floor.

Pink balloons and festoons,
Banners and garlands and bunting,
Although a fox-hunters coat is red,

It's called pink when he goes hunting.
I'm feeling quite nauseous with this colour,
Although it was my favourite, many moons ago.

When I was young and in the pink,
All the young girls thought it so.

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Deb M January 23, 2022 at 5:09 AM What a sweet poem Shirley I enjoyed it. I actually started a poem last week called pink as well but it wasn’t happening so I deleted it….wouldn’t that have been weird two pink poems !! Debx Shirley Hawkins January 23, 2022 at 3:20 PM Thank you, Deb, I wrote this poem 30 years ago. I found it in a notebook I was about to throw away. My Granddaughter has Covid, she has a 10- month- old baby boy (My Great Grandson) he is negative at the moment it is very concerning. Hope all is well with you, Deb. Take care, ShirleyX

Rico Leffanta January 22, 2022 at 10:57 AM You mean porcine pink is not a lipstick colour? Shirley Hawkins January 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM Pig Pink, wasn't considered for a lipstick colour, Rico, It doesn't have lip appeal, especially as all pigs wear it, it is soooo common. Take care, Shirley.