The Balloons of Colossus

The Balloons Of Colossus

Balloons abound in the surrounding heights
Colossus Grande stands in marbled grandeur
In splendor as majestic figures stretch on columns 
Statues firm with fingers pointing up 
Balloons are targeted for pleasure
Children’s smiles follow them along horizons gold
Eyes pop, mouths make the letter O
Green and red ride between the yellows next to pink
The dome around the Earth is round and framed
In a bubble made of solid indigo
Remains the same again, against the color blue
And to that end
Hides the floating orbs against suns morning glow
Balloons have nowhere else to go but up
Winds stir them about as they grow smaller
There next stop is beyond horizons as they rise
Above Colossus out
The atmosphere sees to that 
Where they never stop
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/31/2015 8:15:00 AM
i love the mixtures of colors.. a colorful verse with a thoughtful underlying tone on intrigue and mystery... :)! i especially like the first 5lines.. :)! --olive eloisa.. :)
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Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/31/2015 10:31:00 AM
Hi Olive, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I think everyone likes balloons. Some of the best things in life are the simple things. I hope you have a wonderful week end. Take care, Earl
Date: 1/28/2015 12:47:00 PM
Eyes pop, mouths make the letter O... a beautiful pen... nad
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Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/28/2015 1:18:00 PM
Hi Nadiya, Thank you so much for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. Balloons are fun for everyone. Have a great day. Take care. Earl
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