Yellow

Marigolds, pansies, sunflowers, tulips, and carnations
Bird or beast, fish, or all mountainous valley temptations
Zircon, sapphire, topaz, citrine, jade, garnet, and beryl
Gold, brass, copper, or any yellow-coloured metal
In my Indian culture, I know, yellow brings gladness.
Its little glimpse brings, they say, zeal and zest to its fullness

Yellow-wrapped invitation cards; yellowish gold culled words
Do you know that in India, we had gold-gilded swords?
Whether you win or lose, auspiciousness is what matters.
Yellow is the witch, we know, by whom each evil shatters.
Has my house painted yellow ever peeled off? I don't know
When it comes to shades, it's with yellow that I seem to flow. 

It's a germ killer. It's In turmeric water, we bathe.
With quality and quantity of gold, our brides we swathe
With yellow in rare shades, their villa is decorated
Will they live so long, or will they soon get separated?
This is why they ask me, "Why is yellow the best?" I say:
In my nation, sure, there are 130 shades of yellow. Anyway
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Crandall Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 8:26 AM
It's interesting to read all about yellow in Indian culture, Christuraj. Your mention of your yellow-painted house reminds me that the house I grew up in and the one my son grew up in are both yellow.
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
La France Avatar
April 22, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Christuraj, congratulations on your win in my contest with this delightful poem, Constance
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Kendrick Avatar
April 21, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Very creative. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Sara K
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Andresen Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 12:35 PM
- Strange how we see the meaning of colors in different countries... great poem, Christura :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Hello Chrishuraj Alex, Hi! I got married in yellow. it was just a color i chose. My bedroom is yellow. i like the shade . on a dull day yellow flowers are brighter. Making a dull day brighter. Enjoy your day my friend. My fav. color is purple.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Hello9 Chrishuraj, You are welcome. enjoy your day my frend. /Darlene/
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your pretty/bright/fun "Yellow" write. Yellow is a great color/so is your ending. I love turmeric tea.... Have a great weekend with your win......................
Alex Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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