An Ode to Pink

#ihavethisthingwithpink

indeed, i do

petal > pepto

bougainvillea > barbie

millennial pink that makes modern

the teacups and fusty florals

of yesterday

and when the roses turn on their deep velvet charm

radiantly announcing their shock of pink color

I am a goner.

Photo: Vincenzo De Cortiis interior architect, featured in NYTimes T Magazine