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Not So Ordinary Orange

Searched within the walls of my feeble mind
In brain matter scattered, but could not find
proof that orange is just humdrum,
To this conclusion I have come -
if orange is ordinary ~ I'm blind.

Brighter than most, it stands out in a crowd.
Bold enough not to be bullied or cowed.
Tones of setting sun refined.
Shade of ripe cantaloupe rind.
Don't accuse it of being brash or loud.

Lilies and tulips massed in flower bed,
More lovely than roses of crimson red.
Tangerine citrus and its zest,
fruit that many consider best,
Breakfast juice, orange marmalade on bread.

Not ordinary is orange to me.
If you think so look again and you'll see
Orange vest could save your life -
Fields of yams and pumpkins rife -
Coral breasted robins who fly so free.


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 3/4/16           Color Contest: Orange
     Sponsor: Silent One

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Sara Kendrick March 7, 2016 at 3:38 PM Fantastic orange has been sliced and the aroma lingers upon the winners’ page..Congrats on your outstanding work..Sara Lin Lane March 7, 2016 at 4:21 PM Thanks so much, Sara.

Vladislav Raven March 6, 2016 at 7:34 PM Hi Lin, Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad. Lin Lane March 7, 2016 at 4:21 PM Hi Vlad. Thanks a lot.

Timothy Hicks March 6, 2016 at 5:51 PM Pleasure to read this again ... you thought of many more orange things than me, with the "coral breasted robins" and "cantaloupe rinds" ... now that's a fruit I haven't had in a while. Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 6:42 PM Thanks so much, Tim. A sweet cantaloupe is very good.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores March 6, 2016 at 5:20 PM Congratulations on your win Lin Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 6:41 PM Thanks, Nayda.

Beautiful Scars March 6, 2016 at 10:19 AM Lin, my favorite verse..."Lilies and tulips massed in flower bed, More lovely than roses of crimson red." Lilies are my favorite flower, and you followed it by saying, "massed in a flower bed" . How perfect... Plus your ending wrapped up the whole poem with a lovely flow.....congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo *smiles* Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 10:23 AM thanks luloo, and congratulations to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM - Lin, congratulations on your win in contest: ORANGE - hugs // Anne-Lise:) Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 9:09 AM thanks.

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2016 at 8:14 PM and this is a BIG SEVEN Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 12:52 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2016 at 8:14 PM you named all the very best of orange. I was afraid to title it other than ordinary. I hope your bravery pays off! Lin Lane March 6, 2016 at 12:53 AM It's such a bright color...pretty extraordinary to me. Thank you.

Beautiful Scars March 5, 2016 at 9:42 AM Lin, you are very right on here. Orange is definitely not ordinary! Gl in the contest! -luloo *smiles* Lin Lane March 5, 2016 at 3:07 PM Thanks, sweet friend. Lin Lane March 5, 2016 at 2:57 PM Thanks, sweet friend.

John Lawless March 5, 2016 at 8:46 AM "ORANGE" you glad you wrote this...I am. I think the orange vests I had to wear on some projects may have dulled its beauty for me. Lin Lane March 5, 2016 at 2:56 PM Yes, John, I am glad. I imagine you would've gotten tired of wearing such a cumbersome thing while working. Thank you for the visit and comment.

Timothy Hicks March 5, 2016 at 2:22 AM THANK you, Lin. All this backlash on orange, and I'm like, "Hey! That's my favorite color ... what ya talkin' about??" It's my FAV color, and I like to see others appreciate it as well. It's because of traffic cones and hazard signs that people don't like it (nature came first, though!!) Lin Lane March 5, 2016 at 2:29 AM It's a scrumptious color in the food realm. Those hazard signs and traffic cones are for their safety, so what do 'people' know. lol I can see such a bright color being your FAV, Tim. Thanks for your visit. ;)

Walter T. Ashe March 4, 2016 at 9:41 PM Lin, I will return shortly...on my way to store for some "orange marmalade"...have got this uncontrollable yen... :-) ...might as well pick up a couple of yams while I'm at it!! :-) NICE!!! Lin Lane March 5, 2016 at 1:59 AM Don't forget the cantaloupe! lol Thanks so much, Walter.

Daniel Turner March 4, 2016 at 6:01 PM Wonderful picture you paint, Peaches. Orange has never really been a favorite of mine but you make it sound beautiful. Reads like a winner to me. Peace dear friend and have a great weekend:) Lin Lane March 4, 2016 at 6:35 PM Thanks so much. I prefer the softer shades of all colors.