Home » Poems » Crystol Woods » Color Speaks

Color Speaks

Framed The blank, white space, the charged empty canvas… [ ] [ ] Haunting my Slumber Nudge with sharp–__>pointed elbows< My body bruised… … it Bleeds./// // / Soaks thru the texture of a flat stretch___________________of what Will tell, for it WILL tell eventually… My deepest, heart felt, soul feeling, *fears *hopes *dreams The indigo of my blood Shouts, “RED!, CRIMSON!!, SCARLET!!!”, for all to see. Vibrant alive this flow that feeds and feeds. The mark( X ) Is there, inevitable and stark Telling you secrets usually only heard in the black of dark.. The eye beholds but let's go- before taking it in. Sooo…+ add the lavender of desire and look again Sooo…+ add the lavender of desire and look. Oh verde! Awe Blanko! Together you wait. Senior, Señorita , that sweet breath you take? Tumbles over and over Through and through Until silence abides in the broadcast of blue.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/5/2024 5:31:00 PM

Dear Crystal, your poem is verbally and visually creative and intriguing. I enjoyed your vivid expression and poetic artistry. I see your confidence and your poetic talent expanding in every way. Keep going keep growing, your golden pen shines! You inspire me my sweet friend. Congratulations for your success in Charlotte’s contest. Warmest wishes dear poet.. ~Susan

Crystol Woods
Date: 9/9/2024 4:34:00 PM

That means so much to me Susan, thank you! Xo

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/5/2024 4:14:00 AM

this poem jumped out at me from among the forty entries, and stayed with me..it's a very interesting piece, modernistic and experimental, i enjoyed reading it, and those last two lines close the poem out very well - congrats on your placement in my contest!

Crystol Woods
Date: 9/5/2024 7:57:00 AM

Oh wow, thank you! I'm so honored to place! Yes, I was trying something new and I'm glad it paid off! Ty for the contest! Xo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/31/2024 9:27:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "Color Speaks" creative write. Makes one think... Have a fun/blessed weekend writing away....................

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/31/2024 9:35:00 AM

Ty Paula! Right back at you! Xo

Arlo Parker

Date: 8/30/2024 2:21:00 PM

Just Wow! Love it CW. :o))

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/31/2024 9:34:00 AM

Really?!? :)! Tysm Arlo! It was a fun and sincere write.xoxo

David Crandall

Date: 8/30/2024 2:19:00 PM

Crystol, a wild, creative way to fill in a blank canvas, using the visuals of formatting and characters. I really like the last 4 lines.

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/31/2024 9:33:00 AM

You got it David! We must think in similar ways... I'm so glad you liked it... it's very vulnerable writing something that comes from such an unedited place lol. Tysm! Xo

Tom Woody

Date: 8/30/2024 1:52:00 PM

Ok I read this unique write twice but having a little trouble discerning (I don't claim to be bright). Is this about an artist contemplating what to create? Or perhaps a metaphor for a relationship (senor, senorita)? Either way it's very creative and deffo outside the box. I'd ask what ya been smokin' but I know you don't. Heh

Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 4:36:00 PM

The mystery unfolds...

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/30/2024 2:10:00 PM

You know...I think it has to do with Eden. When elbows nudge, where do they Nudge,? The rib, blood represents sacrifice. The first animal sacrifice was after they sinned thus the clothing. Then the secrets in the dark...the"tree"of knowledge... and then we have desire which the word beguile used to describe what the serpent did to Eve means to wholly seduce.

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/30/2024 2:10:00 PM

Finally, the sweet breath, the breath of life given to them by God. The man and woman(senior etc)And casting out of the green(garden) and white(purity) into the blue. "Out of the blue" suggests the unknown which is where they headed out of the garden.

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/30/2024 2:01:00 PM

You want to try it? :)

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/30/2024 1:58:00 PM

I suppose I should've said, "what does it mean to you?" Heehee

Tom Woody
Date: 8/30/2024 1:57:00 PM

Kewl

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/30/2024 1:56:00 PM

Lol! Actually...I don't really know myself! I was trying a writing exercise suggested by a friend... don't think about where you want to end up or what is all about... don't try to make sense of your thoughts, just write. And this is the result lmbo!!! I think it's a bit funny actually!