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Poet deVine
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0 posted 2002-01-11 09:58 AM



A recent CNN article inspired this poem:


http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/space/01/10/color.cosmos/index.html


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The Galaxy of Turquoise Green


I gaze up to see azure clouds
Float on periwinkle sky
Pink sunset streaks at dusk
Cause me to wonder why

I question why each different hue
Seen together this palette bold
Becomes a color tepid
Or at least that’s what I’m told

Tis turquoise green scientists say
If melded colors blend
Well I don’t care what they say
It’s blue; it’s blue until the end.



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1 posted 2002-01-11 10:00 AM


lovely verse

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

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2 posted 2002-01-11 10:05 AM


Poet deVine,
A lovely write, enjoyed. *L*

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3 posted 2002-01-11 10:05 AM


I've always wondered if it's really some other color that we perceive as green.

Something to think about, well written.

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4 posted 2002-01-11 10:11 AM





WOW!!! Oh my gosh, this is so intriguing and fascinating indeed, I am marvelled by this study! (kiss on cheek) But I too believe it is blue, blue forever and ever! This is soooooo thought-provoking, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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5 posted 2002-01-11 10:54 AM


*giggling* considering the fact that turquoise is my favourite color...mmmm I have to side with them...*giggling* but I like dark turquoise much better. **big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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6 posted 2002-01-11 12:10 PM


Ah Sharon, this is wonderful. Your 1st stanza is truly breathtaking. The choice of wording really brings it alive and paves the road for an enjoyable read.

You've taken to your own challenge well ( ). The article itself was...different. Who would have thought turquoise? I was rooting for yellow myself. *lol*

~AF~

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7 posted 2002-01-11 12:48 PM


Ahh-- green-- i like it  

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8 posted 2002-01-11 02:40 PM


PoetdeVine~
VERY nicely done~
And thank you for the 'inspiring' link~
Most interesting~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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9 posted 2002-01-11 02:52 PM


Ms DeVine - You blue me away with this - lol.  Nice follow-on from the story.
Poet deVine
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10 posted 2002-01-11 03:50 PM


Thank you! I was reading CNN and found this article and thought NO, it can't be green...it has to be BLUE!!
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11 posted 2002-01-11 06:05 PM


hehe...

I didn't get a chance to read this article but instead had the chance to hear scientists arguing over the color of the universe on radio last night.  Most were of the opinion the universe is colorless, as "modern astronomy" isn't viewed through the naked eye anymore - but instead viewed through super powered lenses that print out maps of information for us.  They say there is only, and I quote "black and white" to the universe.

Now doesn't that present a grave image - the universe merely black and white - mesh that together and what do you have?  In the end, one said something about the color of the universe only being for poets too...lol  

Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but was it not the beauty of the stars, space, and the universe the drew man into astronomy to begin with?  Where did we lose this along the way to derive that the universe is colorless - or a flat green?  The color(s) of the universe are best left to the poets imho... and yes, blue included, Sharon.  


Michael

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12 posted 2002-01-11 07:50 PM


why can't it be green-- a bit brighter green would be nice ( and according to the article possibly is) green is the color of life--growth-- the living-- in fact I think we can answer the question billy ocean asked -- the colour of love is green. at least to me it is

thanks for the lovely verses your devineness
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13 posted 2002-01-11 08:13 PM


Sharon this is a lovely write and ties in with the article so well !
~Hugs, Nancy~

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14 posted 2002-01-11 08:27 PM


This person is in agreement with you Poet de Vine...Great read dear friend!!!
Bill Charles
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15 posted 2002-01-11 09:24 PM


Poet deVine - I read something about this, but you have brought it to fruition with your words...

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16 posted 2002-01-11 09:35 PM


A very interesing concept to write about!  I liked it a lot!  I think the color is mint chocolate chip personally, lol. Good work


Noelle

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17 posted 2002-01-11 11:35 PM


PDV,
I am green with envy. I am blue because I didn't think of this first.
I am tourquiose shutting out the noise to hear your lovely verse.
Doc

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18 posted 2002-01-11 11:42 PM


This is so intriguing!!! I love the use of turquoise green in this poem. Thank you for sharing this!!!  ***Ivy Rose
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19 posted 2002-01-12 12:43 PM


this could spark a philosophical debate. . . "what color is the universe"??

very zen of you deVine. . . great job. . .

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