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Why Blue

Bluebells bloom in spring; blue birds sweep cerulean skies; azure seas shimmer. . . . Why then is a word like blue used when folks are feeling sad? For Brian Strand's Contest: Five Lines Down

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/29/2011 1:40:00 AM

yes, i remember this one.. i made a silly comment;... hello Andrea,, are you still here on the soup right now... p.d.

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/21/2011 1:52:00 PM

Good point Andrea..

Jack Horne

Date: 5/21/2011 11:13:00 AM

Yes, LOL, a very valid point! Feeling pink just wouldn't sound the same, though : ) I'm the same - the serpent would have needed pizza or maybe a few beers to interest me LOL. I've just realised how many contest results I've missed - I'm sure you're on the 'winners' lists - I'll be back...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/17/2011 2:26:00 PM

hope u have time to check out my new blog today Andrea about new poets and their great poetry on PS... just a little encouragement for them..all..thankxxx...

Kacey Greenlee

Date: 5/17/2011 8:13:00 AM

So true.Great words....Thanks also for supporting my stuff.Good luck....Kacey

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/17/2011 7:20:00 AM

That is a good question Andrea why do we call it blue when so many wonderful things are the color blue. So are you going to tell us when your birthday is so we can wish you a basket of wishes. You have to blow out those candles with me my friend. love phyl

Elaine George

Date: 5/16/2011 5:11:00 PM

I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED ABOUT THAT MYSELF. wONDERFUL TANKA, ANDREA. Lainie

James Foulk

Date: 5/16/2011 4:04:00 PM

learned me some new words, what a refreshing and vivid piece of beautiful poetry you wrote, i will put this one in my favorites.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/16/2011 10:56:00 AM

You've brought to words what I have been thinking sometimes, Andrea :) soo cool (hmm another meaning for blue but this one I can relate to better, heehee) Enjoyed this blue write of yours although it didn't make me feel blue :)-- hugs to you :)

Manouchka Doreus

Date: 5/16/2011 9:43:00 AM

good question... i often wonder the samme thing

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 5/16/2011 7:56:00 AM

a good question! Good luck in the contest!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/16/2011 5:54:00 AM

thankxx for your sweet words on my poetry Andrea.. just posted one on my family ..so meaningful to me..luv..

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 5/16/2011 2:36:00 AM

* “Your Beauty May Have Even Mentioned * The Mesmerizing Beauty of Blue Eyes * Gifted & Beautiful Andrea * But Tis A Wonderful Question In Poe to Ponder * And There Is A Certain Hue In Its Voiceful Colours Sooo Very Sweeet * In The Brightest of Blue Sky Blue * Heavenly Blue * Hugs & Kisses * Kisses & Hugs * Sarah” *

Matt Hunt

Date: 5/15/2011 10:26:00 PM

Haha! Very witty. Brian should love this fine work you did:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/15/2011 8:29:00 PM

whootie, heartie!! tender write with loys of shades " blue>" another one for the books..:) hugggs, nett3

Kash Poet

Date: 5/15/2011 8:28:00 PM

Yes that is my question also.Wonderful Tanka,Andrea.Best wishes....:)

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/15/2011 6:33:00 PM

Good question! and a great poem..BG

Larry Belt

Date: 5/15/2011 4:53:00 PM

Hmmm....Great Question my friend....Good luck in the contest......Larry

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/15/2011 3:09:00 PM

A well done poem Andrea, good luck in the contest. Its true, why blue when one is down. I say, if you ask~are you feeling red today? I would look and search for a cut all over. Or get a mood check. (lol) Ask me if i'm feeling black? ha ha, i'd say "yes the force is with me!" I'm being silly. It makes sense "feeling blue." U know deep deep feelings can lead to them tears. And, its human nature to give tears a color of blue even if tears are clear. Lots of tears create a light sky blue,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/15/2011 2:58:00 PM

good question Andrea at the end of this lovely piece.. nice to see and read all the beautiful things blue represents luv.. good luck in the contest.. enjoying your Sunday at the Soup luv?

Veronica Joseph

Date: 5/15/2011 2:48:00 PM

interesting thought!