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Personal Ads For The Perfect Complement

Colours that flirt

By Shereen AkhtarPublished 5 years ago 2 min read
Personal Ads For The Perfect Complement
Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash

ORANGE: I hail from Morocco where tangerines

were invented. I’m an expert at lit pipes, raiding nights,

I’m power pretended. I’m the perfume of each flower

scented. I once had jaundice but all that has mended.

I don’t just happen but I’m invincible creation. No one

ever thought to put me on a flag for a nation. I was once

discarded shopping bags left hanging in branches. I was

once not sexy, the one too bright to take to dances. If I may

be totally candid, now I’m the type to be highly sought.

I never appear in dreams but I would be your first

pre-waking thought. If you were with me, the normals

in the street would see us and pause. I’m the kind with

great morals, and I’d love to be the heat of your applause.

*

RED: I’m an attractive alarm you can reset again and again

I’m an unbelievable drinking buddy and have the wine stains

to prove it. I’m the kind to yell “move it” but if you’re hurt,

I could smooth it. If I like you, I’d write you loud sirens songs.

Whatever the season, I’m sure I’m not wrong, if we match,

I could be the perfect lover. Let’s get to know one another.

*

BLUE: I’ve been told I have resting sad face but I hope

it’s not true. My ex wrote songs about me, and I hope you

might too. I enjoy walks by the ocean and the feeling of

despair. But should we be similar, I could mend the tears

in your heart. I’m the aristocratic type, a naval man, appreciate art

and own a camper van. If you like to travel, here’s to our start.

*

GREEN: I’ve been depicted as monsters, as lizards and brutes.

To be honest, there could be nothing further from the truth.

I like nothing better than laying down roots. I prefer open-toed

sandals than walking in boots. I’m a nester, a cuddler, a riot

and a hoot. If I’m what you’re after, let’s meet for a juice.

*

BROWN: I’ve got my life together and feel pretty stable.

I’ve got a driver, a cleaner, and a snooker table. I write

sci-fi and historical fiction, I adore old fables. I’ve got excellent

diction and as far as I am able, I’d love to take you out,

on an adventurous hike. I once was married to green, but

I’m done with territorial fights. We could create new memories,

see all the world’s sights. Let’s meet in the woods and see

what we’re like. If there’s a natural spark, let’s make it bright.

love poems

About the Creator

Shereen Akhtar

Shereen is a writer and poet based in London. She has had work published in Ambit Magazine, Wasafiri, The Masters Review, Magma and Palette Poetry amongst others. She received a London Writers Award. Her debut collection is out next year.

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