BRONZE IS THE COLOUR OF GREEN

A solitary shadow stood by the sea

Ensnared in the bloom of a heliotrope

and like all shadows it fell helplessly

Against the purple blossom

The shadow it belonged to another

Created by an instance of sun

Choosing to hover at noon and discover

A talisman amidst the flotsam

A trophy stranded upon rock, 

Smoothed by a millennia of waves

Tinged vibrant like a peacock

A vision not forgotten

Poseidon's prize holding life in wonder

Balancing purpose with practised ease

Stranded perhaps to start the Summer

In a quiet uncommon manner

A solemn statue with gaze averted

Drenched by the spray of the swirling foam

Nature stilled in colours primary

Bronze is the colour of green