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Obsessive Orange

I see neon orange as it pops, rattles and jars inside my mind, all the time. It titillates, sizzles and struts a solid, knock out punch. Orange obsession, like a manic brain on overdrive squeezes it's juicy core into every fiber of my being, it reigns supreme. I close my eyes and envision an orange chorus of poppies punctuating a country hillside. They sing an enchanting song while I dream of bright orange tomorrows. Written on 3/4/2016

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Date: 9/3/2020 9:33:00 PM
Laura, Serendipity exposed? Your words: "I close my eyes and envision an orange chorus of poppies punctuating a country hillside. They sing an enchanting song while I dream of bright orange tomorrows." That was some time ago. So glad you enjoyed the song "Orange (Your Lie in April)" from a poem. -Richard
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/3/2020 9:45:00 PM
Thanks for reading some of my older poetry, Richard! Glad you liked this one...haven’t decided be a “fun” one in awhile!
Date: 3/8/2016 1:43:00 PM
Vivid imagery indeed! Well done.
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Date: 3/8/2016 8:38:00 AM
I've always found orange to be a loud, intimidating, and immodest color. The oranges we buy in stores is, in case you didn't know, dyed to give it a more orangy brightness. Thank you for reading my take on one of van Goph's self-portraits. /M
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Date: 3/8/2016 12:37:00 AM
The chorus of poppies got me.....terrific take on the theme. Congrats to you. SuZ
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Date: 3/7/2016 5:26:00 PM
Fantastic orange has been sliced and the aroma lingers upon the winners’ page..Congrats on your outstanding work..Sara
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Date: 3/6/2016 10:36:00 PM
This obsessive orange is covetable...Congratulations for the win...
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/7/2016 12:57:00 AM
Thank you, Probir. I'm glad you liked it so much :)
Date: 3/6/2016 7:56:00 PM
Hi Laura, Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/7/2016 12:56:00 AM
Thank you, Vladislav :)
Date: 3/6/2016 5:26:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Laura
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 5:59:00 PM
Thank you, Nayda :)
Date: 3/6/2016 5:10:00 PM
I think the obsessive themed ones are more passionate about the color! yours sings with passion. Very nicely done. I hope it got a high win. Congrats.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 5:59:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea :)
Date: 3/6/2016 2:51:00 PM
Very nice, Congrats. I like "bright orange tomorrows".. BG
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 3:17:00 PM
Thank you, Barbara :)
Date: 3/6/2016 9:59:00 AM
Laura, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo *smiles*
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 3:17:00 PM
Thank you, Laura Loo :)
Date: 3/6/2016 9:08:00 AM
- Laura, congratulations on your win in contest: ORANGE - hugs // Anne-Lise:)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 3:16:00 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise :)
Date: 3/6/2016 8:04:00 AM
Nice one, Congrats Laura
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2016 3:16:00 PM
Thank you M Asim :)
Date: 3/4/2016 6:08:00 PM
It is a hard color to get out of one's mind once it has been seen. Love the poem. Good luck in contest. Peace:)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2016 6:14:00 PM
Thanks, Daniel. Glad you liked it :)

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