Neon

One thing we can all agree on
Is the pure allure of neon.
Even if you hate its glow,
That’s the way your eyes will go.

As for me, I love its pop,
Perfect for a photo op.
It improves most any sign,
Adding glitz to the design.

All the colors make me smile;
Green, though, is my favorite style.
Still, it is a dying art;
Pricing must be off the chart.

Neon has one big surprise,
Which most people don’t surmise.
You may think it cool or crass – 
Either way, it’s made of gas!

Think of that next time you spot
A bit of neon, glowing hot.
Looks like liquid, acts like paint,
But remember – those it ain’t!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Anish Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM
The neon lit city - a great concept. Have you ever been to Israel? I never had but I have written for something called Voices Isreal which you might want to check out. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Pettit Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM
In the periodic table of chemical elements, it's one of the inert noble gases found in the column farthest to the right. It is a good conductor of electricity and does not react with other elements. Good descriptiveness and rhyming here.
Long Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 7:33 PM
This is such a wonderful poem, I enjoyed reading it today. Your verses are so unique and has such great rhythm. Good write.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 6:23 PM
A unique and refreshing piece! 5 verses of perfect rhythm and couplet rhyming devoted to a gas! BRAVO Ilene!! Best wishes, Keith
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