Orange

 Bright and beautiful,

Bold and strong—


Sunlight’s blinding glow,

Keeping me warm.


Juicy and delicious,

A refreshing taste.


Autumn leaves,

Slowing the haste.


Yams and salmon,

On a gentle simmer.


Firelight and sunstone—

Nature's glimmer.


Pumpkin soup,

Carrots cut up—


homely and warm,

filling my cup.


Bird of paradise, tiger lily,

Aloe in bloom—


Fragrant and botanical,

lighting the room.


Marigolds blooming

In a sunlit pot—


Velvety, golden,

Fleshy apricot.


Kumquat, persimmon,

Tangerine—


painting the world

in a radiant scene.


Monarch butterflies

Flutter their wings—


In this glorious colour,

My heart sings.


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