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COLOR ME

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By Babs IversonPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Top Story - August 2022
COLOR ME
Photo by Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash

Double rainbows

Dark-green trees

Band aide elbows

Golden keys

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Beaded sandals

Black swimsuit

Silver handles

Crimson jumpsuit

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Blue-white beach bag

Vertical breakwater

Small blue flag

Orange spotter

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Purple Beach Towel

Grey seagull

Pure Vowels

Spotted beagle

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Green grass

White sands

Turquoise glass

Held hands

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Yellow sun

Blue skies

Day's fun

No lies

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Sunscreen tans

White swans

Colorful plans

Bodies bronze

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Blue-green water

White sails

Weather hotter

Red fingernails

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Pink sunsets

Bright stars

Sure bets

Candy bars

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Day's end

Salt scent

My friend

Relaxed content

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Color me content and comfortable.

Writer's note: COLOR ME was written for the Get Comfortable Challenge and for Vocal Writing Prompt group, Cathy Holmes' word was colors.

Thank you for reading. Always appreciated.

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About the Creator

Babs Iverson

Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.

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Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

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    The story invoked strong personal emotions

  2. Easy to read and follow

    Well-structured & engaging content

  3. Compelling and original writing

    Creative use of language & vocab

  1. Eye opening

    Niche topic & fresh perspectives

  2. On-point and relevant

    Writing reflected the title & theme

  3. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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    Zero grammar & spelling mistakes

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  • Andrei Z.3 years ago

    Great poem, Babs!

  • I love this color pallette! It made me want to go walk on the beach!

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  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Really felt the beach and salt air ❤️ Love it!

  • Lon Xi'an3 years ago

    Awesome! ☺️

  • K L3 years ago

    Awesome!!! ☺️

  • Test3 years ago

    Go Babs! :D

  • SJ Covey3 years ago

    I love this so much, well done Babs

  • Mark Graham3 years ago

    Nothing like a virtual trip to the beach. Phrasing was spot on to me.

  • Great!! Congratulations🎉🎉🎉

  • Dawn Salois3 years ago

    Wonderfully descriptive, comforting poem. Congratulations on your Top Story! ❤️

  • Amystic3 years ago

    I love it

  • Talia Devora3 years ago

    Fantastic job! I love the rhythm and mood of this poem!

  • Fantastic poem, someone already said it, but ya fantastic imagery!

  • Boo3 years ago

    The imagery is fantastic!

  • Lynette Sherece3 years ago

    I love this!

  • Oh I do love this one Babs.

  • Congratulations on your Top Story! 💖 Your poem brought me on a wonderful journey and lovely experience. I love how you combined the Challenge and Cathy's prompt for this poem. You're absolutely fantastic!

  • Stephan A Harris3 years ago

    Congrats on the top story Babs. Good stuff.

  • Tiffany Gordon3 years ago

    Beautiful work! YAY on your TOP STORY!🎊🎉💃🏽✊🏾⭐

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  • KJ Aartila3 years ago

    Beautiful picture! 💕

  • Congratulations on your beautiful top story Babs!! Beautiful 🤩

  • So beautifully colourful

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