This poem is part of the NaPoWriMo 2024 challenge to write a poem a day in April. This is the prompt for April 21:
Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that repeats or focuses on a single color.
From towering trees, with their majestic presence, To the blades of grass gently caressed by my hand, You bring forth a world of serene beauty, A sanctuary of calm and tranquility. Green, you adorn the Earth, Painting, decorating in emerald shades, With each nuanced hue, a narrative unfurls, A tale of adaptations, mysterious revelations. The cacti, armed with their formidable spines, Endure in deserts, where water is scarce, Their succulent bodies, reservoirs of vitality, In arid lands, where resilience flourishes. Within rainforests, your domain thrives, A symphony of green, where life finds sustenance, Leaves in countless hues, forming a lush canopy, A sanctuary for creatures, untamed and free. The chameleon, a master of camouflage, Merges effortlessly, unnoticed …