Photo by Sharon Pittaway on Unsplash
Colour by Christina Rossetti
What is pink? A rose is pink
By a fountain's brink.
What is red? A poppy's red
In its barley bed.
What is blue? The sky is blue
Where the clouds float through.
What is white? A swan is white
Sailing in the light.
What is yellow? Pears are yellow,
Rich and ripe and mellow.
What is green? The grass is green,
With small flowers between.
What is violet? Clouds are violet
In the summer twilight.
What is orange? Why, an orange,
Just an orange!
We're waking up from our winter stupor; the days are getting longer and we're finding more energy. Spring sunshine seems to arouse an instinct to throw open our windows, tidy the garden and clean the house. The greys and browns of winter are changing, and colours of nature are becoming more varied and vibrant.
Some of us are thinking about redecorating and bringing a new, fresh look to our homes. If so, the colour you choose can have an effect on how you feel. Click here to find out more. My grandaughter recently had her bedroom redecorated for her birthday in rose gold and forest green - a beautiful combination of love and youthful vibrancy.
Just for fun: try this quiz to find out what colour your bedroom should be; listen to 'Colour My World' by Petula Clark .
Writing prompts:
- What is your favourite colour and why?
- Write about the colours you have observed around you in nature recently.
- Do you think colours can affect your mood? Make a list of colours, then match them to a list of moods or emotions. Turn them all into a poem, or choose just one to write about in detail for a few minutes.
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