Orange Poem by Siobhan Niven

Bright and beautiful,
Bold and strong—

Sunlight's blinding glow,
Keeping me warm.

Juicy and delicious,
A refreshing taste.

Autumn leaves,
Slowing the haste.

Yams and salmon,
On a gentle simmer.

Firelight and sunstone—
Nature's glimmer.

Pumpkin soup,
Carrots cut up—

homely and warm,
filling my cup.

Bird of paradise, tiger lily,
Aloe in bloom—

Fragrant and botanical,
lighting the room.

Marigolds blooming
In a sunlit pot—

Velvety, golden,
Fleshy apricot.

Kumquat, persimmon,
Tangerine—

painting the world
in a radiant scene.

Monarch butterflies
Flutter their wings—

In this glorious colour,
My heart sings.