Orange

Hawaiian sunsets -
my freckled legs wade through it
whiffs of a beach-fire
take me back to childhood days
close 'nough to warm, but not scorch



For Andrea's TANKA me a COLOR contest.

05-12-13

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Paul Callus

April 29, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Warm orange Hawaiian sunsets sure did inspire you, Timothy! I like how the whole tanka evolved...and I love how your mind works! Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

April 29, 2020 at 7:22 PM

It's too bad I've never actually been there (maybe someday!) Thanks again, Paul.

Eileen Manassian

May 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Lovely, Timothy! I loved the images you created! I love the beach...campfires...it has it all! :) Hugs...

Timothy Hicks

May 15, 2013 at 6:15 PM

For sure... thanks for reading my entry! You know your comments always cheer me up :)

Caleah Buil

May 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM

I like that you took the color orange. In fact I think orange can be extremely pretty during the sunset. I loved the descriptiveness. Felt like I was practically there! Wish you the best in the contest!!

Timothy Hicks

May 14, 2013 at 2:12 PM

You should really see my collection of orange clothing... it's a bit ridiculous actually... LOL! Thanks as always for being a fan and your creative and kind comments!

Richard D Seal

May 14, 2013 at 4:45 AM

I'm not going to try and analyse this Tim, at least not yet. It does bring back fond memories of beach parties though, and I appreciate the constant shifting required between being warm and being scorched. Good luck in the contest. Take care, Richard

Timothy Hicks

May 14, 2013 at 2:11 PM

You as well! I'm curious to see if anyone else takes on the color orange...

Richard Lamoureux

May 13, 2013 at 6:59 AM

Orange is lost on me because I can't see it. I do however relate to the beach and campfire imagery.

Timothy Hicks

May 13, 2013 at 12:43 PM

It isn't the most well liked color... but I wish you could see it! Thanks for reading...

John Posey

May 13, 2013 at 5:07 AM

Daringly you use a color not initially found on the artist's pallet. It takes a blend of two prime colors to produce. My choice of green carries the same destiny. I wish you well with your magnificent creativity. Great job... Jake

Timothy Hicks

May 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Plus you can't find any words to rhyme with orange (except for sporange... but in what practical sense can you throw that word in?). Thanks for stopping by John!

Russell Sivey

May 12, 2013 at 10:09 PM

I don't believe that I've seen another Orange poem for the contest! You were daring to go with the color orange, very ingenious descriptions within this write! I truly loved reading this delightful and amazing piece, Great Work!!

Timothy Hicks

May 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Thanks Russell. It's a difficult color to write about, but it has always been my favorite... you have no idea just HOW many bright orange tee-shirts (as well as bright orange pants for that matter) that I use to own.

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