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Love That Avocado Green

Love That Avocado Green!


Our house was built in 'sixty-eight...bi-level, brick and white.
     This was the modern age, and avocado made it bright!
I loved my new appliances in shiny sixties green...
     refrigerator, matching stove, fulfilled the new-age scene.

They lasted many years, replaced just once...the find was tough.
     But come mid-nineties, luck ran out...no avocado stuff!
Refrigerator died one day...a new one needed fast.
     A plain old white one took its place, and I was left aghast!

My faithful stove looked sad without his avocado mate;
     His lady fridge was gone, and soon he followed her bad fate!
Oh, how I miss those special days when colors were such fun!
     Now Avocado green's Retro...it's modern era's done.

Pure white or stainless...choice today is dull...great colors lack.
     If pendulum should swing again..bring avocado back!


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Green Humor, Old or New
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Judged: 03/23/2019

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Jan Allison March 24, 2019 at 7:29 PM I was positive I'd commented on this before Sandra I am sure these colours will come back into fashion one day!:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight March 24, 2019 at 8:41 PM Thank you very much, Jan, for your visit and congrats. I had written a poem back in 2015, named 'My Avocado Fridge', which you had commented on! So, you are probably remembering that one! Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2019 at 7:39 AM - A popular color at that time :) - Congratulations on your win in the "Green" Humor Contest, Sandra :) - greeting from // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight March 24, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your visit and supportive comment and congrats! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong March 23, 2019 at 9:25 PM I too remember how nice they looked, the newest rage at the time...other whites looked outdated. Now I have stainless steel, but have grown used to them. You worded this so cleverly Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo : ) Sandra Haight March 24, 2019 at 4:16 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for your empathetic comments. I too, now have stainless steel (difficult to keep clean and shiny). I appreciate your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire March 23, 2019 at 8:02 PM Having had one of those avocado refrigerators, I could appreciate the angst in your poem and love the way you personified the matching stove's admiration for its "mate." The white and steel finishes on refrigerators today almost seem like a step backward. I was hoping we'd see a greater variety of colors. Congratulations on your second place in the Green Contest and your tie for first in the Easter Series. I'm trying to put a nice prize together for you! Best wishes, Carolyn Sandra Haight March 24, 2019 at 4:12 PM Once again, Carolyn, thank you for the great contest! I am honored to have received a podium placement on your winner's list, and tie for 1st in the Easter Series! And, I am so looking forward to your wonderful prize! Hope you are having a good weekend. Hugs, Sandra

Jennifer Proxenos March 23, 2019 at 2:42 AM A Lovely poem Sandra - wishes for the contest. Really enjoyed your write. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Sandra Haight March 24, 2019 at 4:12 PM Thank you very much, Jennifer. It was a fun write. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2019 at 7:26 PM oh yes, I remember those days!! Everyone today in condos all the same boring colors. YAWN. I want a house that is striking!! Well done on the green theme. Sandra Haight March 18, 2019 at 3:29 PM Yes, those were the days of color for sure, Andrea! Thanks for the nice comment! Hugs, Sandra

Mahtab Bangalee March 14, 2019 at 11:32 PM nice poetic expression Sandra Haight March 15, 2019 at 10:40 AM Thank you very much, Mahtab, for your visit and supportive comment. Much appreciated! Sandra

Caren Krutsinger March 14, 2019 at 11:22 PM What a wonderful poem for this prompt! I am in awe of this one. 1960's avocado. Oh, yes, I had mushroom canisters in the 70's in lemon, avocado and brown. These were the three popular colors back then. Good luck in the contest! Sandra Haight March 15, 2019 at 10:38 AM I am so pleased that you enjoyed this one, Caren, and I thank you for your nice comment. I had to replace my appliances, but for the most part, my home is still retro mid-century with lots of green! If you want to reminisce and see some of my furniture, here's a link to a poem that shows some pictures which I think you'll enjoy! Have a great day! Hugs, Sandra https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_mid-century_modern_982885