The Colors of Life

By Jeffrey M. Russo

Beams of bright light

stream across the darkened rooftop

to reflect upon

the calm water,

cutting through the lingering shadows

while a bevy of pearly white swans

glides peacefully about.

Jeffrey M. Russo is inspired by the colors of life that have permeated his personaljourney for many years. In his third collection of poetry, he shares lyrical musings that provide a glimpse into his view of the world around him, while conveyingtales about beauty, friendship, humanity, and much more.

As he explores thoughts, feelings, and the characters of the people he has met on his path through life, Russo re ects on the love of two women, a favorite pen that feels like an old friend, an exquisite red maple tree that still holds its dark vibrancy, the touch of cold air that surrounds jubilant crowds in Times Square, and a spectacular view from a high-rise window that looks upon a bustling city below.

The Colors of Life shares a compilation of diverse poems that re ect on life, love,nature, and mortality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Aug 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9781532001703

Jeffrey M. Russo

Jeffrey M. Russo has always had a passion for writing and a love for all books. This is his second book; with its publication he has more than achieved his dream of becoming an author and poet. He currently lives in Stamford, Connecticut.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-0171-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-0170-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016910798

iUniverse rev. date: 08/03/2016

Contents

My Two Muses

The Slightest of Seconds

My Favorite Pen

His Wooden Drumsticks

To Stand in Line

The Artist’s Rendering

A Strong Chemistry

Her Ebony Dark Eyes

Happy Birthday

The First Flower of Spring

Freshly Cut Grass

The Ancient Barn

The Rumbling Roar

Wild Crocuses

A Relaxing Summer Day

A Golden Butterfly

The Full Moon

The Perfect Healing Balm

Clamming with Family

The Hunter

A Tumbleweed

A Beautiful Desert Cactus

Impeccable Loveliness

Utter Silence

A Summer Moment

A Relatively Young Tree Stands Dead

The Sound of the Cicada

A Cooling Noon Rain

The Sun-Ripened Pears

The Playground

Fireworks

The Exhilarating Experience

A Pure Delight to Witness

The Forceful Sight of Nature

Sawing through a Broken Dead Branch

The Late-Summer Morning

A Redheaded Woodpecker

The Summer Is Over

The Seagull by the Sea

A Brilliant Bushel of Pink

Grown Calm

A Sorrowful Sight

The Super Moon Lunar Eclipse

The Sleek Colored Streets

Sea Foam

An Exquisite Red Maple Tree

A Surprising October Snow

The Sleeping Black Cat

It’s Halloween Night

A Majestic