Red

"I will never know how you see red and you will never know how I see it." ~ Anne Carson, 'Autobiography Of Red' Red are my cheeks when you compliment me. Red is the bacteria in the southern Red Sea. Red is the blood that has been shed for freedom. Red is the cover of Dutch yellow cheese, edam. Red, too, the lips after lingering, hungry kisses. Red marks the sector of bullseye misses. Red is the power of a celebrity's walk. Red, the color of love's angry talk. Red is love, hate, romance, and rage. Red is the ink that edits my page. Red is sexuality and esteem. Red Stars is a women's hockey team. Red is the blood of Christ and the fires of Hell. Red is the sound of the persistent death knell.

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Ink Empress

Date: 4/1/2024 12:52:00 PM

Dear linda, what a profound and captivating take on the color red, red is actually one of my fave colors and my nails are red too. There was once upon a time when i had red hair too. I really love al the descriptions of red here especially “ Red is the ink that edits my page.” And “ Red is sexuality and esteem.“ pleasure reading this gem! Congratulations on your win

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/1/2024 1:34:00 PM

I appreciate your thoughtful comments Inky. Red is one of my favorites, too, and I considered red hair at one point. ;) LOL My hair is long and I thought about doing only the bottom 6 inches, so when I brained it would be red on the bottom. Thanks for your congrats! :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/1/2024 9:53:00 AM

I adore all your red instances of this poem. Congrats, Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/1/2024 10:16:00 AM

Many thanks my dear Las. Make this a wonderful day! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/1/2024 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Red" write. I love the bright color red. Have a blessed day................

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/1/2024 9:38:00 AM

Thank you sweet Paula. So glad you enjoyed reading Red. I appreciate your congrats! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/1/2024 7:35:00 AM

Wow! Loved this colorful write! A fave! congratulations!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/1/2024 9:37:00 AM

Thank you Kim! Thankful for your congrats and fav! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2024 7:56:00 PM

I love all your different examples for red. Congrats, Chetta. Oh, cool quote too

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/1/2024 7:08:00 AM

Many thanks my dear Andrea. I appreciate the placement. Fun contest! :)

Bill Baker

Date: 3/13/2024 9:59:00 PM

Wonderful List poem, Linda. You certainly clarified "Red" for me. Well done! Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/14/2024 7:06:00 AM

Thanks Bill. Right back at you! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/13/2024 5:29:00 AM

Dearest Linda, I love how you explore the multifaceted nature of the color with depth and creativity. Through vivid examples ranging from blushing cheeks to the symbolism of bloodshed for freedom, you capture the diverse associations and emotions tied to the color red. Linda, this evocative exploration of red in all its dimensions. - Blessings, Daniel

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 6:44:00 AM

They say variety is the spice of life. Lots of diversity, as you state. Many thanks for your kind visit and encouraging words Daniel. :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/12/2024 11:01:00 PM

Wonderful Poem Linda, I guess we all see red in a different way. Your way is entertaining and delightful.... Wen

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 6:42:00 AM

It's a wonderful life - I "red" that somewhere...LOL Thanks for the visit my dear Wen. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/12/2024 5:19:00 PM

I appreciated your list poem on red...such delightful and varied examples with a flowing rhyme schemed. I especially liked the last two lines. Best wishes with the contest, Linda, hugs, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 6:41:00 AM

Hi dear Sara. Thank you for reading and enjoying! :)

Peter Dome

Date: 3/12/2024 5:07:00 PM

Wow. I'm blown. Away. and for the First time, don't know what to say.I'd send you red roses if I could. Wonderful well done. Pete.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 6:40:00 AM

Why thank you Pete. I am humbled and chuffed by your visit. I accept the lovely roses. :)

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/12/2024 3:53:00 PM

What a well read lady you are Linda, some wonderful rhyming couplets here, a lot of work went into this one methinks. Cheers David

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 6:39:00 AM

Thank you David. I love to read. Feed me Seymour, feeeed me! A fun write. I appreciate your visit and kind comments! :)

Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/12/2024 11:56:00 AM

Excellent, well done. Good luck with the contest x

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/12/2024 3:04:00 PM

Thank you Di11y! I appreciate you. :)

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/12/2024 11:14:00 AM

Wow what a killer Linda-Alice well put down And without using malice..' I enjoyed the Lines..Yet you missed one red..! And got that bulls-eye just fine.'

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/12/2024 3:04:00 PM

Many thanks Joe. I'm sure I missed a few. ;) You must be an archer? :)