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Making a Case for Yellow

I was never fond of the word or the color
it reminded me of ceiling stains in cheap hotels
infinite shades of latrine piss
bony cigarette fingertips 
grandpa's stage 4 jaundice 
the forever scar of cowardice...

I'm contemplating painting the kitchen 
in this forbidden color.
I'll have to pray on it awhile 
...it's a critical decision
maybe the most important of my existence.

The evolution of my inbred forgiveness and 
hobbled optimism heavily depends upon it. 

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 9/12/2024 3:54:00 PM
I wish you well. What an inspiring idea you have for this poem. It's down to earth and in its way, beautiful.
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Anthony Biaanco
Date: 9/13/2024 1:04:00 PM
Thank you Paige
Date: 9/12/2024 8:26:00 AM
What a unique poem! I can understand why yellow would not be a fav after your recollections... what changed your mind? Sunflowers? Daffodils? Legal paper tablets? It depends on the shade for me... bright and clean like sunshine is good. Xoxo
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Anthony Biaanco
Date: 9/14/2024 2:48:00 AM
Thank you Crystol

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