Yellow
Sight
It’s the hush before sunrise breaking loose—
lemon light spilling through the slats,
a field of dandelions laughing
into the sky’s blue face.
It’s the color children use
when they draw the sun
too big for the paper,
insisting joy won’t be contained.
Sound
Yellow buzzes.
It’s the hum of bees at work,
a brass trumpet on a summer sidewalk,
laughter skipping across a kitchen,
window open,
someone singing badly, boldly.
It’s the fizz of soda rising,
a screen door slamming shut behind freedom.
Touch
Yellow is warm skin—
not hot, not sharp,
just enough to remind you you’re alive.
It’s sun-warmed cotton,
buttery soft,
like pages of an old letter folded too many times.
It’s the press of someone’s hand in yours
when they don’t let go first.
Taste
It’s citrus—
not just the tang, but the wake-up.
Lemon tart on your tongue,
sherbet melting too fast,
a sunflower seed tucked behind your teeth.
It’s morning,
fresh,
uncertain,
hopeful.
Smell
Yellow smells like peeled oranges
and sunscreen,
like birthday candles blown out too soon.
It’s daffodils in a glass jar,
honey dripping from a spoon,
sunlight baked into linen.
A scent you recognize
before you remember
where it came from.
Copyright © Evelyn Hew | Year Posted 2025
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