08 February 2013

Red as Blood


Rose and valentine
cardinal and ruby throat
cherry drop and maple tree

One color crayon
covers all of these and more
lips, sunsets and gore










Copyright © 2013 S.L.Chast




15 comments:

  1. They are conspicuously red and endearing, Susan! Great take!

    Hank

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  2. red is such an evocative color...traveling the whole gambit in its interpretation...interesting you end on gore as it is vivid...

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  3. A beautiful take.. yes, just one crayon..

    RS:)

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  4. One color..many shades!!

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  5. I love this color as it is a strong one ~ That last line though, gives me pause as it is a dramatic ending ~

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  6. "lips, sunset and gore" -- FANTABULOUS! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

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  7. Beautiful! I loved the second one! <3 As I sometimes draw, feel so connected to the haiku!
    Beautifully written :)

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  8. This is very nice haiku for red.

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  9. Nicely crafted.

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  10. Right...
    Just one crayon color..
    Bt too many meanings it carries!!!

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  11. Wonderful and well selected options for the color red. ;-)
    Eliz

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