The Tangerine Sky

Thomas W Case



Some poems seem to write
themselves;
I just move the pen.
Others are like lumps
of clay;
they refuse to be molded;
they need moisture and time.
This one is like
a robin that just learned
to use its wings.
It heads west, on a
gentle breeze, into
a tangerine sky.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 7th, 2025 09:28
  • Comment from author about the poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMbrfKP2H38 Here is a link to my YouTube channel where I read my poetry from my latest book, Sleep Always Calls. It is available on Amazon. The latest video I did is a poetry reading at the Clear Lake Public Library.
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  • sorenbarrett

    A good description set in this metaphor. Lovely

  • Teddy.15

    Stunning... 🌹

    • Thomas W Case

      Thank you, sweet Teddy.

    • arqios

      Sublime!

    • Kevin Hulme

      I hear what you say. I think I've experienced all of those at some point. Well Said.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Thomas, this is uplifting. The image of the robin catching that gentle breeze into a tangerine sky feels freeing and hopeful. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛ Loved it, my friend!

    • Tom Dylan

      A fine write. Some lovely imagery, Thomas. I could almost see that sky.

    • gray0328

      Great job brother

    • Ellen Marsell

      Really enjoyed it!



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