Colors To Dye For

a delve into the wonderful world of color

In front of me I see
Ten bags of dull powder
Each carries a label
Of wonderful color

On the table to the side
Wool is piled
My favorite to dye
A spotted fleece with colors wild

Into the pot I add
Water hot and steamy
Vinager so pungent my eyes are streaming
Stirring gently I add powder dull and dead

Stepping back in brilliant surprise
Dull and dead springs alive
Were only brown dull was
Day glow pink now rises

Add soft wool
Submerge it well
Simmer pot but do not stir
Sit and wait

Turn off pot and let it cool
Remove the now bright fleece
Rinse it well and let it dry
Gasping with amazed sigh

White spots bright and vivid gleam
Brown sections a rosie under glow
Black still black, but much much more
Brilliant and subtle color springs forth

Bit by the bug
I'll soon dye more
Hidden treasure soon to shine
Heavenly brilliance to dye for

Reviews

[Wicahpi]

get out the Kool-Aide :)

this was a joyous poem to read!

[floarealbastra10]

beautiful poem