Ode to the Red Fruits of My Labor
Rusty brick
Burgundy blush
Ruby crimson
Rosy carnation
Scarlet delicious
Blood beet wine
Raspberry cherry
Sunset flame
Hot plum poppy
Siren chili
Cardinal petal
Coral rouge
Magenta sangria
Valentine heart
Lava ochre
Pomegranate and garnet
Post note: It's Harvest Time.
Comments
I like this one too. Funny how even those of us that no nothing about poetry can start understanding how it works and it really enjoy it when you put something out there we can totally relate to and flow with. Magenta sangria...delightful. You've done well here, I love this post!
Posted by: Deana | September 19, 2007 9:25 AM
It's simply words that mean red but when you string them together in certain combinations they have an ability to sing.
Thanks, Deana!
Posted by: colleen | September 19, 2007 9:28 AM
How fun to see how many ways there are to say "red". Each duet of words calls up an image of its own, but too, when all of them are put together, a chorus line forms, and an entire song is sung.
Posted by: June | September 19, 2007 10:36 AM
Ta da! That was a fun chorus of words right there in your comment, June.
Posted by: colleen | September 19, 2007 10:56 AM
I love this Ode to red and the image. I love tomatoes. Yummy!!!
Posted by: yolanda | September 19, 2007 5:15 PM
Arrr, it be a great day to be singing sea chanties of bounty lassie.
Posted by: Pearl | September 19, 2007 5:31 PM
What's up with the posting? I try to post, on your previous entry........it wouldn't take. I am now trying to post on this entry. How does the red fruits of labor taste???? xo
Posted by: Sherry | September 19, 2007 7:05 PM
hmmmm I have a huge craving for beets right now! Great post!
Posted by: TammyB. | September 19, 2007 7:58 PM
Sherry, I've noticed that since moving to a new server the comments are slower to take (and are not set on moderation). Do you think that's what could have happened yesterday?
Posted by: colleen | September 19, 2007 8:39 PM
The many tones of red! I love the way "magenta sangria" sounds! Like Spanish rolling off your tongue!
Do you grow pomegranate there? We used to share them at school! Such a unique taste.
Posted by: ruth | September 19, 2007 10:49 PM
No pomegranates, just the tomatoes, beets, and red peppers. Oh, and apples.
Posted by: colleen | September 19, 2007 10:54 PM
Yes, your poem is singing, Colleen, and painting superb images. Very very very beautiful!
Posted by: Vesper | September 20, 2007 7:25 AM
Funny how my favorite color and my favorite season go hand in hand...
Posted by: ronbailey | September 20, 2007 7:47 AM
tomatoes ahve been very very good to me as have beets
Posted by: sandykessler | September 20, 2007 11:58 AM
they say the red peeper has more nutrients in it than any vegetable?I love them
Posted by: sandykessler | September 20, 2007 11:59 AM
happy harvest time to you too Colleen! lovely poem and image. Thanks for stopping by! XINE
Posted by: Christine | September 20, 2007 10:27 PM
Oh, that captures the colour and abundance of the harvest time beautifully.
Posted by: Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah) | September 21, 2007 3:00 AM
Hey, where'd my comment go.
I think I said, something like... "Oh, that captures the colours and abundance of the harvest time beautifully." Loved, Colleen, so rich and vivid.
Posted by: Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah) | September 21, 2007 3:06 AM