my love was green- short writing practice
writing this reminded me of a nursery rhyme, not very proud of it, but not terrible for not writing for over a week. I've been crazy busy studying for finals, but thank you for reading! and enjoy the winter! prompt : Employ color symbolism, as did F. Scott Fitzgerald in his classic "The Great Gatsby" where he used colors like white, green, and blue to represent characters or themes occurring the novel. My love was green. Guarded while so Generous, to me and to all she knew. It dawned on me. I hardly knew a thing about her despite us being so graciously close. My love found me at the shore of Navagio Beach in Greece. I was alone for the first time in many weeks, a serenity I desperately sought. She approached me, wearing an Emerald suede dress that dragged lazily behind her. Her Hair was damp, her face nude, and her eyes unforgettably viridescent in the light of the Greek sunset. “Sir, would you walk me to my cottage? it’s just down that way.” She pointed between pillars ...