crimson bouquets of carnations exchange hands,
as maroon nails press against dark, glossed lips
in an eternal warning for silence.
her scarlet heels click through the hall,
determined to hide the splatter of blood
on her palm.
his sunburned hands stroke tangerines and apricots,
taking only the best for a breakfast surprise,
his footfalls muted by the amber maple leaves
that smother the pavement as he makes his getaway.
trips alarm, hands yanked behind back,
last thing he sees is cantaloupe bubblegum smacked
between peach lips.
lemonade glasses clink together,
ice cubes rattling, buttercup lips puckering
at the sour taste.
blonde, sweeping bangs shelter gold-hued eyes
that hold lies, truth, and so much more
on a hot summer afternoon.
twisting tendrils of emeralds cascade down
her shoulders, sage eyes framed with
wisdom and age.
she extends a trembling arm, holding the
jade stone out, and drops it at the base of
a willow tree, melancholic branches kissing
the offering and whispering their thanks.
their navy suit constricts them, as they
sit in a cubicle, staring at cobalt walls,
longing for a glimpse of sky,
or his baby-blue eyes.
a sapphire ring sits in their pocket lining,
waiting excitedly for the right moment,
for those eyes to light up with glee.
my eyes reflect violet galaxies,
amethysts shooting across the sky,
lilac supernovas imprinting themselves
permanently in my hued vision.
my mulberry eyes snap open,
wreaths of lavender pronouncing me
queen of the deserted field, of the open air.
your coffee swirls as you stir it absentmindedly,
your chestnut eyes widen as bells chime and
he walks in, wearing his signature tweed suit.
your beige porcelain cup shatters against the dirt floor,
oaken table nearly overturning as you stand
and push your way past him, out the door.
haggard infrastructures brace
themselves against storming winds
as rain trickles down the dismal sidewalk,
wetting a plethora of grayscale boots,
soaking jeans and socks with dull mist.
though our lives may be monochrome,
our world certainly isn't.
15 Comments
Deleted User
Woah! This is stunning! I love how you used advanced but common vocabulary, and I could understand the whole piece without having to look a word up or stumbling across one.
Great job on this one!!
Tushar Mandhan
It is stunning!
Ree Sethu
AMAZING!
Anne Blackwood
Replying: Her dad didn't think it was good for her health to be on the site so much. I won't go into detail, but he won't be convinced.
CrazyNinjaKid
Review all done!
rubyylee
this is stunning. I often see your pieces on my dashboard and sometimes I can't believe your bio says you're 13! you are a beautiful writer :)
CrazyNinjaKid
Replying: Will be doing this sometime today! (Its 11:21 AM for me lol) And yass my comp!! Results come out 14th May so stay tuned (I will be notifying all participants with a direct link) :PP
Chloe :) <3
Wow wow wow!! This piece is amazing. I loved reading it so so so much!! Genuinely so emotional and moving. Succinct and the imagery is so on point. I can't describe how much I really really liked this piece
Anne Blackwood
Replying: Aw thank you so much for your comment on my follower appreciation post! It means sooo much to me. I smiled so much while reading it. You are super incredibly talented and cool, and I'm so glad we're wtw buddies. <3 <3 <3
Anne Blackwood
Replying: Thank you! You're so talented, and I'm surprised Charlotte didn't just pick your piece lol. You're also so kind and amazing, and I kind of wish I didn't have to compete so directly with you, but I know there won't be any hard feelings. You probably read my panic in Charlotte's comments, so I guess we're both equally terrified. I've just started my piece, and I'm sure you'll think of something awesome. Love ya too! <3 <3 <3
OpalDove
Hi! You entered a competition I was hosting, and you tied for second. Please take a look at the Tiebreaker. I would love it if you entered.
https://writetheworld.com/groups/1/shared/163650/version/320194
joella
your imagery and diction are amazing...the last line gave me chills.
memmiwrites
Beautiful and vivid!
Anne Blackwood
I am obsessed with how innovative this is! You did such a great job with this piece (as usual).
WhispersOfGray
Wow, another amazing piece from you! Also, thank you so much <3