Teal by Emily Lewis

Teal is the sunrise
ablaze every dawn,
the smell of the mountains,
and a freshly cut lawn.
Teal is a swimsuit
on a hot summer’s day.
It feels like soft foam
and it sounds like the waves.
Teal tastes like gumdrops
and fruit smoothies too.
Teal is exciting—
a new pair of shoes.
Polka dots, cookies, and
an old rocking chair.
Teal is the color
of Santa Cruz hair.