Red is the colour of a rising dawn

 

 

Red.
Red is a fading sunset on the horizon.
It’s a burst of flame;
A spray of the fire leaping towards us.
It’s the heat of the warm afternoon.
It’s the face of an angry teacher.
It can also be an embarrassed pupil.
It’s a flickering flame of a tiny candle.
It’s the spark able to spread the wildfire of love.
Red is the color of heat.
It’s full of passion.
It’s bold.
Red won’t tolerate injustice.
It’s hard and unfortunately stubborn.
Red will never give in.
Even when it needs to.
Red has the brawn of an ox,
The skill of a pride of lions,
And even the diligence of a colony of fire ants.
It does not back down or grow weary.
Red stands his ground firmly.
It’s charming and romantic.
Red is like a harvest of fresh raspberries:
Satisfyingly and deliciously juicy.
Red is optimistic.
Red is the color of a rising dawn that glides across the morning sky and through the misty white clouds.
It’s the hot July sun, beating down on your entire body, and filling you with warmth.
It’s the thorn that gets to prick your fingers when you choose to hold it.
But it’s also a precious rose, that will always smell sweeter and sweeter than before.
Red, by any other name, would still remain red.

 

 Poem by Sunny Summers

 

 

 

 

Joining in today with the theme 'Red' of  Lou's Nature in the Home series. I so enjoyed picking these flowers for this week's challenge as I have been eagerly waiting for this rose bush to come into bloom and it's finally happened. I love Roses, largely for their beauty but also for their fragrance as it really lifts my mind and soul. This rose, in particular, has an incredibly strong scent and one that I find heavenly intoxicating, to be honest having it in the house makes me feel quite giddy. There is something so special about being able to fill your home with flowers from your garden and I am really enjoying this little link in with Lou, as it really focuses the mind.

A very big welcome to my new followers, it is so lovely that you have decided to stop by and share my journey with me. I appreciate all your comments and love reading each and every one of them. You are all very kind, thank you!

Hope you are all having a good week so far and that some of you are enjoying the excitement that this year's Wimbledon is bringing, I know I certainly am when I have the time to sit down and watch that is! Just what I am off to do now as I recorded the Murray game, yes from yesterday, and hoping to finally watch this nerve-wracking final set.

Warm Wishes

Hannapat

xoxo