you know how the a child's laughter gives you a different emotion from the rumbling boom of thunder, or how the twinkling of bells on a wind chime brings to mind breezy sunday afternoons? colour is like that. it adds flavour, defines tone.

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blue is the trickle of a stream, both through the creek and down your cheeks. green is the smell of freshly cut grass and the first bite into a crisp granny smith. red is the knot in your throat as you listen to your lover sing, and the clench of your fist as your temper flares. yellow is the feel of sun on your skin and the sand between your toes but it can't be confused with the warmth of orange as the fireplace crackles and releases its warmth. purple is the feel of satin slipping past your fingers and the deep chime of a grandfather's clock hitting midnight. and lastly pink is the blush creeping up your neck when someone compliments you and the small curls of contentment in your chest when your mother holds you close. that is colour.