Colors of Life

by Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy

It is so easy to describe
Someone as green with envy
And go on to ascribe
His character with shades of grey!

We’d love to beat someone black and blue
If he hurts us with a lie that’s white in hue!
These days journalism appears mostly yellow
And he who doesn’t enjoy it is a silly fellow!

Then the young lady blushes a deep pink
When her beloved’s hands with hers link!
And his betrayal leaves her red with rage
As if she has been torn off like a page!

Some days are only black…
That turn the moods blue,
And body limp and slack
With choices to live very few!

07-Dec-2012

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Comments on this Poem

Many thanks bluerose, for stopping by and liking this poem!

padmajanomics
25-Dec-2015 09:24 AM

Very nice poem

bluerose
25-Dec-2015 00:45 AM

Thanks you so much for your positive feedback, Nathmailji.

Padmaja Iyengar
11-Apr-2014 10:13 AM

Very good and rhythmical lines.I appreciate your wisdom which knows no defeatism.A lot of thanks after a long time.Thank you so much Mam.

Nathmal Sharma
10-Apr-2014 10:57 AM

Thanks very much, Dr. Mallick, for your appreciation.

Padmaja Iyengar
06-Mar-2014 22:24 PM

Very colourful poem, Padmaja. Thank you.

Kumarendra Mallick
06-Mar-2014 17:22 PM