By Natalie Scott
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Blue and orange,
Isn't it funny how your favorite colors
When blended together,
Look just like a bruise?
Colorful hues of your love,
Painted on my skin
Branding me to you.
You've colored me blue and orange.
About the Author
Natalie Scott (she/her) is a queer creative writer in her second year at ICC. She plans to transfer to ISU in the fall of 2025, where she will study creative writing with an emphasis on poetry. Outside of school, she is a barista, a clay artist, and a cat mom.