Colour Me Blue

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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January, yet I plan to paint our lilac tree in full bloom;
mix Opera Rose and Pale Violet for its blossom.
Use a touch of Burnt Umber for the trunk;
Purple Lake for the leaves, and Sienna – the buds.
 
Shall imagine the sky is Aquamarine...not a weary shade 
of Winter Gloom; that the sun’s coming out from behind 
a cloud; a dab of Chinese White, and a splash of Spectrum Yellow;
orange butterflies – Painted Ladies, swirl upwards from the fields –
baring themselves to a pallid, finger-nail moon.
 
A cat shall sit, pert-eared, beneath the tree – unlike ours;
sprawled at my feet – legs akimbo; its coat shall be a throaty, 
Lamp Black, and not this here moggie’s mundane shade
of roustabout, everyday-tabby. Yes; he’s still going strong.  
Twelve, next year.
 
And at the top of our tree a golden oriole shall sit – instead
of that drab grey pigeon sat there now, and it shall sing...
not coo, coo, coo.  But what colour should that song be?  
Colour it, maybe, a bluer shade of Out of my Head
Missing You.
 
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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A lovely touch of cheerful summer, and bright creatures on a soggy morning, - but yes, we have got a touch of sun breaking out at the moment - we value it when it comes! Enjoyed this, I would love to be able to paint. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

So would I, Rhiannonsmiley

I do dabble from time to time, and I really enjoy it, which is what's it's all about isn't it?  Hope that sun manages to win its battle with the clouds.  I think it's losing here, unfortunately.

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

Love the way you have used the water colours to paint the scene as you wish to see it and to bring in the mood of the piece which in itself is a communication of love. I also like the way you move in and out of the now. Lovey poem. 

It was strange to find this here today because I have just finished writing a poem using the idea of painting and describing step by step, a water colour picture, but of gold finches in thistles, using some of the colours you mentioned. 

Really like your poem, Tina.

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thank you, Bee. Your lovely comment means a lot to me, and your poem sounds beautiful. Colours are so very inspiring where poetry is concerned, with some delicious sounding namessmiley.

Tiina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a great picture you paint with words Tina. Loved that second stanza,  with the butterflies swirling upwards,  what a beautiful sight that would be.

Really enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thank you, Jenny. So pleased you enjoyedsmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

loved this one Tina - if you don't like the day you have, paint a different one! I think you have a rogue "a" in the second stanza

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Yes, I might...and yes, I havesmiley and thanks, insert...at the very least, for spotting my 'deliberate' mistake.

 Tina

 

Submitted by InspiredWriter on

Every single poem that you write is so beautiful

IW

Noah

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Well thank, IW. Your kind words, more than appreciated.

Tina