Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Obsessive Orange

I see neon orange
as it pops, rattles and jars
inside my mind, all the time.
It titillates, sizzles and struts
a solid, knock out punch. 

Orange obsession, like a
manic brain on overdrive
squeezes it's juicy core
into every fiber of my
being, it reigns supreme. 

I close my eyes and envision
an orange chorus of poppies
punctuating a country hillside. 
They sing an enchanting song
while I dream of bright 
orange tomorrows.





Written on 3/4/2016

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Quoth Theraven September 3, 2020 at 9:33 PM Laura, Serendipity exposed? Your words: "I close my eyes and envision an orange chorus of poppies punctuating a country hillside. They sing an enchanting song while I dream of bright orange tomorrows." That was some time ago. So glad you enjoyed the song "Orange (Your Lie in April)" from a poem. -Richard Laura Leiser September 3, 2020 at 9:45 PM Thanks for reading some of my older poetry, Richard! Glad you liked this one...haven’t decided be a “fun” one in awhile!

Susan Palli March 8, 2016 at 1:43 PM Vivid imagery indeed! Well done.

Maurice Rigoler March 8, 2016 at 8:38 AM I've always found orange to be a loud, intimidating, and immodest color. The oranges we buy in stores is, in case you didn't know, dyed to give it a more orangy brightness. Thank you for reading my take on one of van Goph's self-portraits. /M

Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2016 at 12:37 AM The chorus of poppies got me.....terrific take on the theme. Congrats to you. SuZ

Sara Kendrick March 7, 2016 at 5:26 PM Fantastic orange has been sliced and the aroma lingers upon the winners’ page..Congrats on your outstanding work..Sara

Probir Gupta March 6, 2016 at 10:36 PM This obsessive orange is covetable...Congratulations for the win... Laura Leiser March 7, 2016 at 12:57 AM Thank you, Probir. I'm glad you liked it so much :)

Vladislav Raven March 6, 2016 at 7:56 PM Hi Laura, Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad. Laura Leiser March 7, 2016 at 12:56 AM Thank you, Vladislav :)

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores March 6, 2016 at 5:26 PM Congratulations on your win Laura Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Nayda :)

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2016 at 5:10 PM I think the obsessive themed ones are more passionate about the color! yours sings with passion. Very nicely done. I hope it got a high win. Congrats. Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 5:59 PM Thanks, Andrea :)

Barbara Gorelick March 6, 2016 at 2:51 PM Very nice, Congrats. I like "bright orange tomorrows".. BG Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 3:17 PM Thank you, Barbara :)

Beautiful Scars March 6, 2016 at 9:59 AM Laura, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo *smiles* Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 3:17 PM Thank you, Laura Loo :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 6, 2016 at 9:08 AM - Laura, congratulations on your win in contest: ORANGE - hugs // Anne-Lise:) Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM Thank you, Anne Lise :)

M Asim Nehal March 6, 2016 at 8:04 AM Nice one, Congrats Laura Laura Leiser March 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM Thank you M Asim :)

Daniel Turner March 4, 2016 at 6:08 PM It is a hard color to get out of one's mind once it has been seen. Love the poem. Good luck in contest. Peace:) Laura Leiser March 4, 2016 at 6:14 PM Thanks, Daniel. Glad you liked it :)