Seeing Red
For Chloe Rose Violet's October Challenge
A cerise band in the eastern sky
Appears, then fades away,
Giving way to the rose gold blush
Of a crisp, new autumn day.
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Maples glow crimson in the dawn,
Their wine-stained leaves alight.
Vermilion peonies turn their heads
To bathe in the warm, new light.
~
In all I see, the world awakes
Rubicund, brilliant, flushed.
Field and flower, bird and barn
Touched by the light, have blushed.
~
The moment passes all too soon,
A gift that cannot stay,
But come the evening, scarlet skies
Will announce the close of day.
***
Author's Note: This was written for Chloe's October Challenge, using Propmpt #6, "A poem using the color red."
There's still plenty of time to get in on this one:
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stedpad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd. Content writer by trade. Vocal Creator by choice.
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Comments (14)
Beautiful! funnily enough I did two pieces about red for Poppy's colours writing prompt! loved this!
Beautiful descriptions. Just one question. Do you really have vermillion peonies in autumn? All of ours bloom in the spring, giving way to deep green foliage through the summer which simply fades & turns brown in the fall.
Wow, great piece♥️📝💯✌️
Very, very pretty! Well done ‘
Cerise, vermillion, rubicund...I am learning so many more words for red today. This is a gorgeous poem, Dana. As always, you stun me with your rhyme and verse. You have caught all the feelings of autumn in just four stanzas -- a feat I didn't think was possible. I love this.
A gift that cannot stay. That line was so profound! I loved your poem so much!
There's just something about that color, isn't there?
There's something really classical s out this, I can't quite place who I hear echoes of, maybe Emily Brontë or something. I'm not sure. Regardless, something solid and lasting, a real pleasure to read.
🤯 your nature poetry is so insanely breathtaking! This is a new favorite! Wonderful job, my friend!
I love when the leaves change! vibrant green to glowing red, glittering like fire on the maple tree my dad and I planted when I was a wee lad. you carry the love of the season so welL!
I can see the radiant, red leaves and the stunning sunset in your words. Beautiful!
This is just gorgeous. Well done.
Beautiful poem!
Such a joyful poem! Lovely. 😊💙👍