Try Sipping Turquoise Tea

If grass was hue of violet
     And buttercups were pink
That would be so beautiful
     I’d have to stop and think

If rivers ran in purple
     To oceans white and gold
A regal portrait that would paint
     A vision unforetold

Yet are not green and yellow
     As striking as a pair
And are not waters blue and green
     As royal an affair

Why is it, color matters?
     It’s only what we see
Much more below the surface
     Try sipping turquoise tea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 8:23 PM
Remarkable analysis of the effect of color. "Vintage Gentile," if I may say so. Terrific. A fave for me! ~ Gershon
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June 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Thanks Gershon, I really appreciate your very kind words, I feel encouraged, words do have power !!!
Doll Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 12:42 PM
Another great poem, Mike. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Thanks Warren, I appreciate your kind visitation and comment
Sands Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 7:05 PM
Beautiful Mike. I love the creative mind and soul at work that you put into your writing :)
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Heidi, that is so nice of you to say, thank you xxoo
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June 11, 2018 at 4:09 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem--great imagination, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 6:06 PM
Thanks Vijay!!
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June 11, 2018 at 1:22 PM
A very clever poem Mike ... and such truth in the meaning. ~ Judy
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Thanks Judy, so kind of you to comment xxoo
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