Orange

If people were named after colors, I would name you Orange.

Not just any shade of orange...

The type of orange crisped on the edge of sunsets

Or maybe

A bold orange on a flame licking a match

Or maybe

An orange that melts so effortlessly into the scarlet tips of a poppy flower's petals

Or maybe 

A sweet orange that reminds you of the sugary marmalade on your morning toast

If people were named after colors, I would name you Orange.

Not just any shade of orange...



3/29/17
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Staton Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 5:38 AM
This is so cute! And I saw every shade of orange you described vividly. Thanks for writing this poem. I really enjoyed reading it!
Gauthier Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Wonderfully delicious poem, totally delightful. A FAVE for me. Thank you.
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