Cobalt Blue (original)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

For us deep blue was cobalt blue, for me a color of love                                                         and longing. For many years Mom hunted bottles in Hawaii,                                          first with Dad and then later with Mr. B., as we called him.

 

About Andrew Shattuck McBride

I am a writer, editor, writing coach, and consultant. I work in a variety of genres, including poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction. I also have a couple of novels simmering on back burners. THANK YOU to Nan Macy of Village Books for taking this photo (June 2011).
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2 Responses to Cobalt Blue (original)

  1. susanissima says:
    April 4, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    This is a delightful poem, Andy, especially for me as I, too, am a collector of cobalt glass bottles, tile shards, sea glass, Asian cups and plates and bowls. Your words really resonated with me. Thank you.

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