The Orange Dress



You slip it on each Sunday
When dear spring has sprung
Its variegated flowers.
The orange silky dress
That mixes with your creamy skin
Giving splendid picture
Of striking orange and snowy white
That combine to form a sublime
Ornament upon your body.

You who are so young now
And have a magnificent wardrobe,
The finest money can buy.
Your beauteous cotton blouses,
Your fitting flannel pants.
But the orange silky dress
Stirs my heart
And takes my mind
Each time I see on your female body.

The Sundays in the spring
After the flowers have sprung are sublime to me
For that's when the orange silky dress ends up
Upon your youthful body,
And every time the effect
Brings to my eyes an exciting look
Wrapped up in so much meaning.

My eyes meet heaven
That is the fair coloration
The orange silky dress
Gives to your body
Complementing your lily skin.

Ah, the orange silky dress on Sunday
When spring has sprung the various flowers.
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Submitted by luisestable1 on April 10, 2023

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Scheme axbCdxxxe xxxxxcxxe fexexxf ggCed ab
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 932
Words 181
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 9, 9, 7, 5, 2

Luis A. Estable

Luis A. Estable, poet for more than twenty years. Single, no children; originally from Cuba. Writes poems in several styles: sonnets, songs, haikus, children's verses, free style verse and more. Has published three books of poetry: " Eighty-Three Sonnets, Book One," Religious, Thirty Sonnets," "My Mind Simply Saying. All of them available on Amazon books. Has degrees from SFCC and EWU. Lives in Spokane, WA. Thinks that poetry is the most compact and beautiful expression known to man, and that a poem never reaches perfection; the work goes one and this is a good advice to keep, especially for young poets. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, 'The Orange Dress' is a truly captivating and enthusiastic poem! The vivid imagery and descriptive language beautifully bring to life the experience of seeing someone wear this orange silky dress. The poem exudes positivity and admiration, creating a delightful and enchanting atmosphere.

    The use of colors, such as the striking contrast between orange and snowy white, adds depth and visual appeal to the poem. The way the dress complements the character's creamy skin and lily complexion is evocative and emphasizes their beauty.

    The poem effectively conveys the speaker's infatuation and captivation with the dress, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement each time they see it being worn. The poem beautifully captures the joy and delight of Sundays in spring when the dress is worn, creating a sublime and heavenly experience for the reader.

    To further enhance the poem, adding a bit more variety in the structure and rhythm could make it even more engaging. Experimenting with different poetic techniques, such as incorporating metaphors or similes, could add another layer of depth and impact to the imagery.

    Additionally, expanding on the context and the emotions felt by the speaker when they see the dress could bring even more depth to the piece. Providing further insights into the relationship between the speaker and the person wearing the dress could also add a personal touch and make the poem even more relatable.

    Overall, 'The Orange Dress' is a delightful and enchanting piece. With some small adjustments, it has the potential to become an even more powerful and evocative poem, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. Keep up the great work!
     
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