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Rising Ember Dawn

In Defence of Red - Part 2 for Poppy's Colour Writing Prompt!

By Paul StewartPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Rising Ember Dawn
Photo by Timon Studler on Unsplash

rising ember dawn

crepuscular rays illuminating morning skies over nature

scattered clouds and roses, lillies, echium, tulips

creating energy; raising, increasing serotonin, elation

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Author's Notes: This is for Poppy's marvellous Writing Prompt inspired by colours. This is part 2 that goes along with In Defence of Red, and, if you can't tell each line is a word that means a specific type of red or shade of red. You can find out more about the prompt here:

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Paul Stewart

Award-Winning Writer, Poet, Scottish-Italian, Subversive.

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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago

    Beautiful imagery.

  • Poppy 2 years ago

    So cleverly written!! I almost feel guilty about writing badly about red now😂

  • Omgggg! Red, crimson, scarlet and cerise! I wouldn't have noticed if you didn't tell me! You are freaking brilliant 🍩🥐

  • Kristen Balyeat2 years ago

    oh my word, this is your challenge, Paul! Sheesh, flaily facing over here! This one is my favorite! Just gorgeous!

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